>Frank,
>I don't think it reflects images of real life (maybe in caricature at
>times) as much as it reflects expectations of what real life should
be.
>Warning: this is a sweeping generalization. Don't ask me which came
>first, the movies or the expectations; that's like asking whether the
>chicken or the egg came first. Some people of my parents' generation
drove
>themselves neurotic over not being able to achieve the "Father Knows
Best,"
>"My Three Sons," or even the "Cleaver" family life with completely
>unrealistic expectations of eternal bliss.
>
>Real life just isn't that way. Fortunately my other half and I
realize that.
>
yeah, that's what I was trying to say. I understand the Argentinians
really love Woody Allen.
Be seeing you.
Dirk Wright
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