Not in the least, my life is complete and very fufilling. Less than .01% of 1% of the population do what I do (fly airplanes for a living and teach others to do so) so I brook none of the nonsense that you suggest. I simply believe the former President and the former first lady (the "beautiful mind" quote) should dial it down a notch.
This is the life they've led, and if that bothers you, then the problem is YOURS, friend, not the former President's.
There is nothing 'uppity' in the least about this article. It's completely delightful, Bush 41's writing style is great, and your irritation with it is quite telling.
btw, I know LOTS of middle class folks with speed boats and SUV's........
Dial it down a notch ? I guess I'm just dense but I'm not getting your drift. Just exactly why and how far should this former navy pilot, businessman, congressman, Special Envoy to China, Ambassador to the UN, Vice President, President of the U.S. and father of the current Governor of Florida and of the current President, dial it down ? After a lifetime of service to this country why would anyone begrudge him or expect him to forego the active lifestyle that has invigorated him for these 80 years ?
I see no reason for him to "dial it down" a notch. He has what he has, and need not be embarrassed to say so. Why are those who have a degree of wealth expected to pretend that we don't? Should I not buy that new sports car I want lest someone think I'm flaunting it?