"(Do not reject/discount/dismiss my compliment, or I will reach out of your computer screen and slap you! I meant it sincerely!)"
Oh, Lillie, I am not deserving of such praise. I am a lowly dog that should only be allowed out to teach classes and do housework. Why doesn't someone just put me out of my misery.
Here is comes ... wait for it ... wait for it ... SLAP! Dang, that hurt Lil, you work out or something?
I very much appreciate the compliments Lil. I am noticing a big difference. We have some big decisions coming up soon in our department, and people are starting to look more to me for decision-making than they ever did. I guess I'm just oozing confidence. I definitely care a lot less about pleasing everyone and a lot more about speaking my mind and trying to do what is right.
Now, as you say, if the wife would just look up (waaaay up) and see the new me that is developing, I think she might just decide that working on the R is really worth the effort.
"Recollect me darlin, raise me to your lips, two undernourished egos, four rotating hips"
