Sphhttt!!! <Gabe spews his drink over his keyboard>
I'm going to have to put down the beverage before reading your posts from now on, Jo! Wow! I'm never going to think about gardening the same way again.
I agree with T. The lightness and humor convey confidence, and that removes his power from you in his view so much more that a silent treatment.
Besides, it sounds like BOTH of you were fed a bit by that little interaction.
Boy, does he fumble when it comes to softening and being nurturant, though. May be b/c he's really wary about your anger right now.
<Gabe spews his drink over his keyboard> 
