No Apologies

This weekend someone had made a comment to me regarding the way I live my life. I had mentioned that I make wine and she mentioned my novels and in a sarcastic tone, said, "What don't you do?"

I don't apologize for my life, that's what.

Everyone is given the same 24 hours each day. We all, as adults, need to fill most of that time working or sleeping. It's just a fact. But the rest of that time can be used for other things. For example, I use my commute to write my books. I take time out four days each year to make my wine. I go to tae kwon do. I spend as much time with my son and my wife as possible.

I am far from perfect. Too often I neglect my "Honey, Do" list at home. I don't have the time to get into the shape I'd like to be. I am addicted to video baseball and hockey games. I often rely too much on my wife, which ultimately puts more pressure on her than she needs.

But I always come home. I don't go to bars for happy hour. I don't drink the week away. I don't spend my free time dying on a couch while watching some crap on the television set (except 24, I do watch that). I encourage my son to be the best he can be. I'm respectful to my parents. I show my wife that I love her as best as I can.

I do all that and I still find time to enrich my life. Why should I apologize for that?

I'm proud of it.