Apparently my husband and children are under the mistaken impression that I have a need to always be right. I really don’t need to be right 100% of the time; it just works out that way.
Remember that old Catherine Deneuve commercial for hair product? The catch phrase was “don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Well, in my case it’s “don’t hate me because I am right.” I like being right, and freely admit I derive joy from the “I told you so” song and dance.
July 31, 2025
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