Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I bought two books today written by friend's relatives.  One was an historical romance written by my friend's daughter and other was a non-fiction book written by another friend's son-in-law's brother-in-law.  I'm realizing that the kids are all grown up!  It's their world now, and we are the witnesses to what they do.  I like to think of myself as still an actor, but really, I put no effort into publishing anymore, so it is I who have sat myself on the sidelines.  And it doesn't feel bad at all.  I don't have the energy, and I recognize the fact.  But it gives me great joy to see the younger folk out there, like my older daughter in a recent online magazine.  It's their turn, and I'm eager to listen to their voices.