It all went to hell

[Aerows]

My father, to put it politely, is a complete authoritarian asshole. I don't like to help him with things because he is a micro-manager and believes in the "kick-down" theory of management.

The dryer at my parent's house has a dryer line that periodically needs to be drained due to ill construction. Mom just takes the wet/dry vac and sucks it out. I help her do it. Well I made the mistake of telling my father that I was helping her do this.

His eyes lit up with excitement that there was something he could direct me to do! (He's recently retired) It was a project he could manage, wave his cane and direct his servants (me) in doing since they could benefit from his wisdom!

My blood pressure went to 212/134 and I walked away. I'm shaking I'm so pissed.

[Aerows]

1. I didn't mention that I was expected to help trim a tree.

My dad looked right at me and said "You are the only boy I've got."

Yeah, a boy that weighs 110 on a GOOD day.