I’m so sorry you went through that.

Fun fact: It also happens to be the only one that was true.

Unfortunately, I just don’t think that’s the case. Is that to say that there aren’t a great deal of parents who put their kids first (both in terms of trying and actually accomplishing that?) No. Of course there are many who succeed. I don’t think it’s anywhere near the majority, though.

And he lived down the street from me and I also met him through my work several times. He was friendly and seemed nice enough.

Exactly. I love his usage of the word “myth” in this context of his own story, here. All he’s proven is that the system can also work for those who take unmitigatedly dishonest advantage of it. Nothing more.*

I think I have a lot of thoughts on this. But all my brain keeps repeating to me is:

Le sigh. ;)

What are you saying? That I’m not special???

No, it’s not. But at the same time....yes it is.

Aww. You get me.

No, I did not! But now that I've read through it, all that's going through my mind is this:

I’m getting “reply hazy, ask again later” from those eyebrows.

He’s said some really horrible things about women. Things that are disheartening in general, but extra pissy for someone of his obvious intelligence.

Yeah, yeah. But what about Klaus?

*shudder*

I kid, I kid. I like to make fun of bible stories and people who get them mixed up. It’s a hobby.

Happy Birthday!

Didn’t you hear the good news? Jesus loves a camel toe. Isn’t that what he crossed the desert on? Or was that a donkey.

Thank. You. For. Saying. This.

Yes, this exactly. I keep saying that here (and in “real” life.) I think that, despite her irritating persona, she’s probably a good mother.