Children. I love children. I am feeling a little sorry for myself at the moment because this week the first of my children leaves home - David goes off to college. For him, I am excited. For me, well... I love him more than I could ever put into words, and I am going to miss him.

At some time or other, you may have heard me tell of his entrance into this world. The birth made use of the LaMaze method, so I was there during the whole experience. Following his arrival, as I stood admiring him in the warming tray, I said to the obstetrician, "Ernie, do you realize that this delightful bundle of joy in about fourteen years is going to think I am the dumbest man alive?"

He replied, "It won't take that long."

I have told that story a number of times, and many times in David's hearing. One day…