Lendaddy, It must be the limited ability of internet communication to relay nuance that is the problem here; I typed all of the proceedeing w/o any veins popping or teeth-gnashing, I can assure you. More of a sense of resignation, I find the current state of the world and our leadership pathetic. Yet my life is pretty OK, like I said I am privileged. It's a wonder that I'm not a Republican, really, I got dealt a lucky hand from birth. Good health, great family, friends, drive a Porsche, (+ a de rigueur liberal Volvo),
, what's not to like? I could go into more detail about how good my life is, but it really wouldn't be good form.
So don't lay awake worrying about me, good friend. I'm fine.
On a side note, though, I go out of my way not to get too personal w/ anyone here, (granted there is a fine line), and find statements suggesting that a professor "messed me up" quite offensive, I most definitely think for myself if nothing else, and I am sure that you did not mean to disrespect me, right?
I only say this because these types of statements are always followed by fast-moving fists when said face-to-face, and for that reason people don't usually patronise me like that in person. Nor do I patronise others for that very reason.
(Typed w/ a smiling face).