I’m no longer worried about my letter. I was worried, briefly, on the day I discussed it with my neighbour, but it passed quickly. Nor was the uncertaincy about the work as such. While we’re all human, different cultures still have different taboos, and I’m new here. If you’ve ever lived in another country, you’ll know that. The Janet Jackson Superbowl incident, for example, wouldn’t have even risen to the level of a minor scandal where I come from. I personally feel no need to talk about it anymore, but since people are still responding to it, I write back – simply out of appreciation for their thoughtfulness, not out of an inner insecurity or need for approbation.
Nor do I lay awake at night wondering what may happen to myself or my marriage. It was simply a train of thought that had developed out of Slowly’s post which I found worth contemplating. I enjoyed reading your answer, and now I’ll go outside and enjoy playing with the kids.
