This blog was written in the heat of it last week. I originally posted the blog after meeting my brother’s girlfriend. I think my reaction whereas founded, maybe could have been left out of the blogging world. Over the last couple of days, I have had some calls on a repost. So, here is the blog, posted last week with a few minor corrections. If you are reading this, and you know who you are, I am really a good guy.

Over the last couple of months my dear brother has been dating a new woman. Everything I have heard about her has been nothing but great! She is smart and good looking and has been taking care of my little bro. Last week my mother had come to Reno to visit and had giving this new lady rave reviews. My mother, who can be as critical as I, wonder where I got it, said she was great! Now, given that, I came into meeting her with nothing but high expectations. Even though she and my bro had been having a little tiff, I thought nothing but roses for this girl.

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting her in person. She is exactly the kind of women my brother has been bringing home his entire life, strong, big boned and pretty. The initial meet went well, then I opened my mouth and started to talk and it all went downhill. I am not going to lie to you; I can be the biggest jerk in the world. My comment to her, whereas it was well within Jim, was taken seriously and right to heart. Two things about people that I find problematic are, one; week willed and two; low confidence in themselves. Both of which she seems to have! What a combo, sad.

Needless to say, my 20 min visits with her did not go well. At one point she attacked me personally, yes personally, she doesn’t even know me. She felt, I guess that a personal attack would make her bigger than me. To quote my 8th grade teacher, “the only reason you put someone down, is to make yourself feel better”. She was mean, really mean.

If my behavior was to over the top, I apologize to her, which I did in person. She has a predetermined idea of me, that is not who I really am. Her loss is my gain. She has reminded me again how important it is not to be too quick to judge. This is something, I have been trying hard to change in my life and she has given me a perfect example of how not to be. Who says the youth of American can’t teach us new tricks.

Phill, I am truly sorry to have put you through this day. I know this girl means a lot to you and for that I respect your choice. Please, except my apology and know I love you BRO!