[Sundae]

Arg - no!
In a different place, with different posts by me, maybe.
But here? My inner sanctum? No.

I've invited my bro in.
I have nothing to be ashamed of in front of him.
He's a wonderful person and very non-judgemental.
He has his own commitments www-wise though.

Mum is too personal a person to come here.
I love her to bits, but she does tend to use information as something to slap you upside the head with when you're feeling down. When I'm feeling down I mean. Mum believes that emotional pain is a good motivator, and sarcasm cuts through all the bullshit and sorts you right out. The best way to deal with someone making a mistake is to ridicule them - then they won't do it again. Tough love.

Anyway. Am off into town with her in about 30 minutes.
We'll have a nice walk, and chat and get on and we'll both be happy.
We can't go this afternoon because she told her recently widowed friend that she'd be around this afternoon if she wanted to pop round.
Mum is a wonderful friend, and the above rules don't apply.

I worry both that I am too much like my Mum, and yet not enough.