Okay, I've put the pin back into the grenade - for now.
I know the crap that spewed forth from my H last year was just projection and rationalization of the common kind. Most everyone around here would raise their hand if asked whether they'd heard the same thing coming from their spouse at some point in time.
I'm just processing whatever memories knock the loudest right now. It does seem to help.
However, I must thank you for your suggestion. My dogs and I had a really good time chewing together in front of the fireplace last night. I still have a bit of rawhide stuck in my teeth though.
