More of a vent, but I have to wonder how many people I'm going to have to deal with in the mold of my father. I've already dealt with two. Both felt slighted for no reason, and so both decided I needed to be brought down a peg or two. How, you ask? Through the time honored tradition of grown men engaging in Mean Girls-style passive-aggressive sniping. What was hilarious (to me, at least) was how angry these people looked when I didn't rise to take the bait. It's typically not effective bullying if I'm trying my hardest not to laugh!
Tomorrow morning is, hopefully, my last follow-up regarding the back surgery. I get that done and it's on to the next medical catastrophe. Certainly feels the part.
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"I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
-Litany Against Fear (Dune)
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