The Holtonian

Apology

An apology is in order to Scott. I intended to bring some humor into the
discussion of entertainment centers (as it can be a boring topic) but
regardless of what I intended, I offended, which was not my intention. I
sincerely apologize to Scott, Bob, and Charity if I in any way offended or
be-littled you or your opinions. I know I did Scott as he whole heartedly
told me, which I appreciate, respect, and thank him for.
I appreciate when people have the courage to show me the error of my
way. I'm a shoot from the hip kind of guy and respect and appreciate Scott
for shooting me when I needed to be shot. When you have a problem with me,
disagree with me, or think I'm wrong; tell me and don't sugar coat it or
beat around the bush. Tell me strait up and we'll talk about it. Here Scott
did that, I see he was right, I was wrong, I offended him and ask for his
forgiveness.
My sense of humor can sometimes get the best of me, that whole
thinking before I speak thing sometimes doesn't work for me. I thought and
reflected long about that post, trying to see if in any way what I wrote
could be taken in any way other than in jest. I concluded it wouldn't be
taken as offensive so I went ahead with the post. The thought crossed my
mind to simply send "the Scott part" to just him, but I didn't. When in
reality I should not have written it at all.
I talked to Scott about it and we both sort of agreed my humor at
times settled too closely sometimes on the blurry line that separates truth
from jest. And just for clarification I don't think Scott is like a tree. He
is anal, but that is his gift, it suits him well and has gotten him very far
in life. If I too were anal, maybe my yard wouldn't look like a dung heap.
My wife is anal, and I often see it as her strongest compliment to me as her
husband. And I like his goatee, ear ring, and biking shorts too. Those
comments were all in jest, nevertheless it is my fault for their insulting
tone, to which I apologize to Scott.
For those who know me and those who don't, I at times cross lines
without knowing it or realizing it, its the curse of being raised by a TV
and having no human interaction till College. Also I'm not a good arguer.
Usually when I lose an argument with my wife (which happens often) I realize
my defeat and resort to second grade responses, "Takes one to know one, you
can lump it..." and or various random noises that cannot be typed as they
will make little to no sense. What I tried to do with Scott, Bob, and
Charity was respond to what they wrote, in a way that respected their
opinions, then expressed why our situation was different, and/or why I
disagreed, and then make light of the situation all together. This failed
miserably. I can see now how I offended Scott, and his friend Matt. Charity
and Bob, if I offended you too then I apologize and feel free to tell me via
post or email holtoch@hotmail.com. Also feel free to punch me in the stomach
next time you see me, as this is the typical punishment I offer others to
inflict on me.
If there are any more concerns, please let me know. Sorry again.