How To Tell The Kids

[A_goodman]

Hey man, back up a minute. That big bag o' cabbage was because you're kicking a$$ and taking names. Everything isn't what you wanted, but some aspects of life are REALLY good right now. You're getting closer to your kids, you are making friends and influencing people, both on the outside and here.

I'm not going to blow smoke up your skirt, but I don't think you're all the way done-for with your W either. I'm really hoping she pulls her head out and sees what she's been trying to dismantle. I know you well enough to know that you don't like all this adversarial stuff. I don't like it either, it's not about winning some stupid contest. But in the end, whichever way they go, WE will be the ones who're better off even though we didn't want it.

Dude, go celebrate being an excellent worker this weekend. Then start planning to put on that damn patio. This time will pass. But a patio, well that will stand for a long time as tribute to your excellent year. Every time you enjoy a brat and some suds out there it'll make you feel proud. One day, I'll sit out there with you and we'll power through some Churchills together.

Congratulations Dan-O I'll hoist a bottle or two to you tonight.