Well, thats true too.

I meant you 'listen' and examine and absorb rather than sweep away things. You take responsibility when you see the opportunity. You know,... very open to the truth regardless of where/when you find it.

I dont think most people could be that easily strong. I dont think I am and I dont see it around much.

For Kitten:

Luv2 ... The first thing out of a persons mouth usually is the right one. It is honest and blunt... can't ask for anything better than that. I like that quality in everyone. It may be hurtful but it is honest.
It is up to that individual on how they will allow it to affect them.

Ill agree on the strong part.

With a life like mine, you either have to be REALLY STRONG, or laugh ALOT, to keep from crying.

Yep...but we love it!

I agree to an extent.

I have to stop myself now, and try to use "tact" when I say something. Especially when its negative. Sometimes its not "what you say, but how you say it".

Ive learned that the hard way.

I don't mind when I do it on line as much as when I do it in the real world. Sometimes the filter doesn't kick in quite fast enough. The perfect example, which resulted in my daughter not speaking to me for weeks, goes as follows:

My daughter was explaining to me why she wanted to change her major in college from Pre-Med to Art. She is a very talented artist and I had absolutely no problem with her changing majors. When I asked her what form of Art she was interested in she said, " Computer based Graphic Arts". I thought that's a great field, there is a lot she can do with that. She then went on to tell me how she wanted to be a "Video Game Artist". It was at this point that I really wish the filter had engaged before the following reply came out of my mouth, " There's a career with almost no socially redeeming value whatsoever."

She did start speaking to me again about a month later.

The reason most of us in the lonely hearts club laugh is that we are afraid if we start crying, we will never stop.

The reason most of us in the lonely hearts club laugh is that we are afraid if we start crying, we will never stop.

Yeah, I have said a few things that I either regret or didn't quite word right and caused athlete's mouth.

Tact- The art of telling a person to go to He[[ in such a manner that they anticipate the trip!

So true. I start to cry whenever I think of how far away from me that Kitten lives.

I find you refreshing, not filling (outrageous).

You were just trying to be a good daddy,

but I hear what your saying.

And I can understand her reaction...

but a month?

We all make mistakes, and non of us are perfect.

I think that was a bit harsh on her end,

no disrespect intended.

She was also busy being 18 years old, not talking to me for a month really only consists of 2 missed 5 minute phone calls and about a dozen missed text messages.

Now matter how much she hates to admit it, she is definitely her father's daughter!! Drives my ex nuts!!

Kitten......I LMAO when I read the chit you post.......
I FOFLMFAO when I go back and re read what you post......

Dont sweat it ......its all goooood!!!!

And Yes....

Even I .....

do it to!!!!!

(I'll prolly regret sayin any of this...Tommorrow)