Part of me feels like I soft-pedaled yesterday’s entry, but the only reason I feel that way is . . .
Well . . . because I did soft-pedal yesterday’s entry.
It can be difficult to acknowledge that something is actually your fault, and to take responsibility for it. (I know because, despite my years of practice, I still have difficulty with that myself.) Having someone screaming in your face “STOP BEING STUPID!!!” just does not help. Sometimes a little tact is required.