Becoming a Father-in-Law Attorney Craig Hersch takes a break from his usual estate planning advice to celebrate an important milestone — his daughter’s wedding! Read his full thoughts on the event on the Sheppard Law Firm Blog at FloridaEstatePlanning.com/im-a-father-in-law. Craig Welcomes a New Family Member
The venue was on a farm on the outskirts of town that serves as an event center. As we prepared for the ceremony, I discovered that I brought the wrong suit pants. The photographer was in the cabin taking pictures of us guys getting ready, and the father of the bride had to hide behind others so the pictures wouldn’t reveal my boxer briefs! Luckily, my daughter Courtney’s boyfriend, Phil, drove back to our townhome to retrieve them. A wedding can’t go off without a hitch, of course, and my pants mishap was minor compared to the rain that engulfed the area, causing us to move the ceremony under a tent as opposed to having it out in the beautiful flower garden. The rabbi did a remarkable job. The ceremony was meaningful, touching, funny, and spiritual. Aside from being a proud papa and now father-in-law, I couldn’t be more pleased with our families. Patti and I feel that we gained a whole new branch as the Bernstein and Hersch clans share a lot of similarities and get along famously. There’s no better feeling than that.
Over Independence Day weekend in Asheville, North Carolina, my eldest daughter, Gabrielle, married her longtime boyfriend/fiancé, Benji Bernstein. Benji’s been like a son to Patti and me for quite some time. The married couple met while attending Brandeis and have been together ever since. Benji is a fantastic young man. He always has a smile on his face and radiates positive energy everywhere he goes. The groomsmen and best-men, two of whom were his younger brothers, toasted and shared Benji’s effervescent attitude. He’s the perfect complement to my eldest daughter, who is detail oriented and focused. (I have no idea where she got that from!) Gabi’s two sisters, Courtney and Madison, served as co-maids of honor. Between their toasts and the others, let’s say I learned a few things about Gabi that I didn’t know before! Even though she’s nearly 28 years old, when I look at her, I still see a cute little 5-year-old. This weekend opened my eyes to the confident, beautiful, exceptional young woman she’s become.
No-Fuss Chicken and Rice Soup
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped
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4 cups chicken broth 4 cups water
2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 carrots, sliced 3 celery ribs, sliced
1 1/4 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup uncooked white rice
2 chicken bouillon cubes 1/2 tsp dried parsley
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Salt, to taste
1/4 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, then sauté for 1 more minute. 2. Add the bouillon, parsley, pepper, chicken broth, and water. Stir, then add the chicken thighs. 3. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 30 minutes, then add the rice. Stir, cover, and simmer for 15 more minutes. 4. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Shred the meat and add it back to the soup. Discard the bones. 5. Stir, salt, and serve!
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