[shibumi]

Being forced to listen to the subject “artist” for extended periods as I was during several years of my first marriage, did, indeed, lead to the “cutting of a knot.”

Or, at the very least, it was a major contributing factor.

[blackdog]

Ya know, the level of intellect here on FR is refreshing (despite my weight on the curve downward). There are so many people with a wonderful grasp on so many things it boggles my mind.

[blackdog]

The overexposure of AM radio top 40 formats did to me regarding Neil Diamond, what the guy in Clockwork Orange experienced after his therapy sessions.

One look or note of the guy made me ill. Decades gone by have helped. Time heals all wrongs.

[50mm]

Being forced to listen to the subject “artist” for extended periods as I was during several years of my first marriage, did, indeed, lead to the “cutting of a knot.”

I don't blame you. No one should be expected to tolerate spousal abuse.