Rodney Webster wrote:
> In article <be7f1m$22490$1@ID-105084.news.dfncis.de>,
>  "Kevin Gowen" <kgowenNOSPAM@myfastmail.com> wrote:
>
>> While this story is unfortunate, the upside is that your
>> nieces/nephews have gained a very, very, very intelligent,
>> dedicated, and capable mother.
>
> Personally, I would say that we can only assume that she is
> "intelligent", and the two other qualities do not necessarily follow.

I can only take Goober at his word, although I of course concede that her
dedication and capability in the work force do not necessarily transfer to
her parenting skills.

-- 
Kevin Gowen
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