Thank you roist, your message rings true. As time goes by my interest in my wife's thoughts and opinions dissipates. They still matter to me but hold far less value.
My dear Jelly, I've missed you so. I hope to lose myself in my work this summer. My son and my daughter said they would help me complete the task. Between the two of them I may be able to work full days. I am excited to complete the last part of this project. After this, all my new work will be for me. So this job is a metaphor for the end of the work for my marriage. I will finish well and move on to greener pastures. Peace