I just learned something that astounded me. In 1980, the median age of an American was 30. By 2010, it was 37. And today, it’s almost 40. By the way, in Maine, it’s almost 45. So says the census. For better or worse, my generation chose against large families. And here we are. And what worries me is what happens next.

Because our system only works when the young can support the old. And if they can’t, it appears they won’t soon enough. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men won’t be able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

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