I’ve been a boxing fan all my life. There a referee who’s seemingly taking his retirement this month. His name is Joe Cortez and his motto: “Remember that I’m fair but I’m firm!”
You’re a tough lady, Acadia. And you remind me of that guy. ;)
As far as I’m personally concerned, I’ve been through some very tough times in my life. I don’t know why, sometimes, some people came and gave a hand. More often not, of course. But sometimes, out of the blue, for no reason, some people have done stuff for me that they absolutely didn’t need to do, totally gratuitously. So I’m always careful when anyone ask me for anything, and always tend to give the benefit of the doubt. I know perfectly well that some take advantage of me. But I prefer being had many times, to help one person in need, rather than miss that important opportunity that might really make a difference. Anyone who would say how feeble I show my character to be would be right, and I would be forced to agree with him/her.
Now as to the persons in question, frankly, although I felt it to be troubling and at times very suspicious, I didn’t add my voice to those of the sceptics. I don’t know their situation. I don’t know what these people are going through. I don’t. I would rather stay prudent about this. Call it a trait of temperament. (And don’t get me wrong: I’m not either blaming any of those sceptics; on the contrary, many remarks, including yours, Acadia, seems bright, enlighten, lucid and funny to me).
