As much as I hate to admit it, I agree with you about genetics. I have a cousin who had two male children, three years apart in age. The older was fathered by a very troubled man. He was a fighter, literally and figuratively, always in and out of trouble. The younger son's father was a mild-mannered gent. Sweet and gentle. Both boys never knew their fathers. (long story). My cousin married the mother when the boys were still very young, (under 6 years old). So they had the same exact upbringing.
The bottom line is the older boy was ALWAYS in and out of trouble. The younger boy, an examplary young man. He's 45 years old now, and still a wonderful man....Deacon at his church.
The older boy? Killed by police during a high-speed chase about 17 years ago. Go figure.
Admittedly, Hildy, you and I seldom agree ... but ... I would hate to admit that I were so narrow/closed minded that I could not admit when someone else is right! I try to comment when I see one of your posts with which I agree.SoS
My dearly loved grandmother always used to say that even a blind hog finds an acorn now and again. LOL
Ain't that just the way of life? Huh? Ain't it just the way for a Deacon to arise and smote his brother's pesky ways? Almost seems like destiny, played her angelic part. Great post Hildy- you should be prouder than a coldwater butter.