{"id":479,"date":"2010-07-22T18:39:55","date_gmt":"2010-07-23T01:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dbfwclegal.com\/?p=479"},"modified":"2020-07-31T10:41:11","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T17:41:11","slug":"taking-time-stop-smell-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dbfwclegal.com\/taking-time-stop-smell-roses\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Time To Stop And Smell The Roses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sandy and I recently took a rare weekend off and spent a couple of days in Del Mar where we spent some time attending an estate planning conference, but mostly we enjoyed the sunsets and the good food at Jake\u2019s<\/a> on the beach (probably our favorite place to have good food and people-watch) near downtown Del Mar.\u00a0\u00a0 A wonderful eclectic mix of old and young California families were picnicking and surfing.\u00a0 There truly was something for everyone\u2014as typified by Sandy wearing both a jacket and a sweater as protection against the cool ocean breezes while I reveled in my shorts, tee, and sandals thinking of the 115 degrees back in the Valley.<\/p>\n

Watching families in Del Mar\u2014an old established community that remains vibrant with people of every age\u2014playing, shopping, eating, and just enjoying themselves, always reminds me of the importance of the generations and the estate planning that I do.\u00a0 Although adherence to technical standards may be the sine qua non<\/em> of my practice, it is the assurance of family legacies and their accumulated wealth that is the reason for what I do.<\/p>\n

On the return trip Sunday, we took a scenic inland route up to Indio<\/a> through horse and farm country far different than the opulence of the coastal communities.\u00a0 The sense of hard work emanating from the scenery, the small businesses, the communities dedicated to ranching and farming reinforced my own dedication to making sure that I remember why I do what I do.\u00a0 It was every bit as intoxicating as the cool ocean breezes.\u00a0 Two lane country roads running through a different California than viewed from the freeway, yet co-existing with the bustle just a few miles away, is a metaphor for life and the differences each of us bring to our relationships.<\/p>\n

I returned to work refreshed and ready to tackle the problems of the day with a renewed vigor and a fresh perspective.\u00a0 Our trip was a much needed holiday for which I am truly grateful.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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