beginning of life?

["Philip E. Barnes" <peb3@cornell.edu>]

Ed said:
"Life begins after the kids leave and the dog dies."
Rick replied:
"Actually, it begins after the dog dies, and the daughters are married!"

I don't like the sound of this at all. My dog is 12 years old and is my
best friend in the house. My kids are 9 and 5 years old, so I have a while
to wait for kids leaving or getting married. Please advise.

--Phil