I know you prefer the Burgbudepedia, but Wikipedia has a good explanation of "begs the question", too. Including the fact that it has two, somewhat related meanings: a circular form of reasoning, and "avoiding the question." Read more about it here.
And, back to bring up the IWTMLWYOAW issue, I can already see that this is my Everest. The fact that I climbed it a few days ago doesn't make it easier to climb it today. At least not yet. For example, during our usual nightly TV coma, (Monday night: "What About Brian?"), there were several opportunities presented where characters were getting busy with each other. Although Little Lil was on my shoulder, positively screaming in my ear, "do it NOW, you big chicken. Bawk bawk bawk!" I let it pass.
It's my familiar conundrum. Presented with a peaceful moment, why stir the sh!t? "Peaceful" is almost an understatement. She's been positively friendly lately. Is it a result of last week's IWTMLWYOAW? Or is it just where we are right now? Do I wait for it to get a bit nasty before bringing it up again, or is that just being reactive to her mood? Are these periods of calm necessary for her to get to a point of trust/love/affection? Or are they just periods of calm? Or, somewhat horrible to think about, are they calmness, calculated to pacify me when she knows I'm wanting to push my issues? I actually don't think that's what it is, but the fact that it comes to mind is pretty awful.
I am going to a pancake breakfast with her and DD5 in about 10 minutes, at DD5's school. I have to get ready.
