On a short break. Back to work soon. Realized that a good way to deal with alleged mom is to deal with her as if she really were a stand-up, strong parent. Goethe had something to say about that in general, and it applies here. Hubby is catching on to this concept, in which we choose to try to bolster her rather than being leaned on or pushed over by her absurd demands. It might not be possible for us to do anything that is both proactive and helpful. In that event, we would be off the hook. But we would have tried to do good and well within the context of what is reasonable and possible for us. Hmm.
My garden in England is full of eating-out places, for heat waves, warm September evenings, or lunch on a chilly Christmas morning. (Mary Quant)