[Redleg Duke]

I was born male, raised to behave as a boy, trained by excellent role models in my Dad, Grandfathers and a Great-Grandfather to be a Gentleman.

I do not regret my path in life. I pity those who came after me who never had the chances and mentors that I had.

I cherish the Ladies I have met, and pity the angry females I have met. Their angst and anger is not of my making. I am not the damage control officer for all who have been wronged in fact or imagination.

[TXBlair]

You were raised the right way, R.D., and you were very fortunate to have those wonderful men in your life. I think about my elementary students sometimes, knowing that many have little or no contact with their fathers (parents are divorced or never married; father is in jail, etc.). I wonder who will take them fishing, who will teach them to tie a necktie, who will teach them how to change a flat tire and the oil in their car? And who will teach them to hold out for a decent young lady to start a family with?

Thanks for being one of the good guys, Redleg Duke!