Took the wife part out of the title, but left the III as this is a continuation. Not that she is out of the picture. Just that the progression towards me has really moved - as in me towards me.
Affect and effect are two different things. This thought came to me sitting in class one night while discussing a business negotiation. I realized I had moved in my own view of myself. My spouse can still affect me but the effect is my choice. That is to say, she is still in my life enough to take an action which has the ability to affect me. However, actions do not have to cause change, dictate, or otherwise direct my behavior, which would be an effect.
That said, the Hockey game with son was fun. I invited a very old friend - 30 years, since 11 - who just happened to move from our hometown and land where I did and has a son 1 year younger than mine. The kids lasted about 10 minutes before they lost interest, but they made it though the whole game with the help of expensive pretzels, popcorn, and lemonade (oh my teeth!). I carried my boy upstairs to our apartment, in my arms, as he passed out in the Jeep. Laid him down, undressed him, kissed cheek, walked out and turned on a movie.
Steve Jobs movie, I would normally never watch this, but its on and I am really not. But I just heard a quote which has made this bad film worth it (I generally dislike Apple products so can't say I am unbiased), so I logged in to type. The quote was "When you're a father, that's what's supposed to be the best part of you". Well, I am not just trying anymore, I am being, and the proudest part of me is that I am a father.
"There is no more important fight than the one for ourselves. Keep on winning." Ginger1, Read her newbies. BD: Feb '16 D: Mar '17 Piecing: Putting the self back together was my piecing. S6
