When did it become cool to get a divorce? I don’t get it! Hollywood stars, high-level politicians and the like… I can understand the strain on the private life and how it could create problems that could lead to divorce or separation. This situation is the complete reverse. A private life MADE public. What happened to the good old days when getting a divorce was a well kept secret? Also, I don’t get why the husband and wife team of Heather and Jon Armstrong, aka Dooce and Blurb, would announce it to the world. Blurb (Jon) is actively using it to pursue work outside the home. His wife fired him? With six figures coming into the house, how much does a family need to feel content? Dooce is open about the entire situation and shares her every thought regarding the pending break-up. What in the hell is there to be so depressed about inside that house? A beautiful couple, the perfect life, great kids, gorgeous house, supportive community, and jobs at home… if they can’t make it, what hope is there for the rest of us? Even there break-up is super smooth and the community around it seems rehearsed in a weird sort of way.

Both sides are fine with the split after three days and the children seem to be handling it ok according to the couple… all is well that ends well? I guess. As a whole, it reminds me of that Reality TV show of the woman who had kids for a living. No disrespect meant by these comments, but she stayed on and the husband moved on. Wasn’t her husband’s name Jon as well? Hopefully he had other skills.

Desi and I are not perfect. We have our quirks and often worry about bills but each day is new blessing because I wake to see her smile. I don’t know which one of the couple started the insanity (No pun meant Dooce) but I hope you work it out. Desi and I could be happy in a cardboard box; actually, we were at one point.

The more money and attention one attains, the more they need to sustain. Thoreau stated that “the more money, the less virtue.” We should be thankful for what we have and don’t worry about tomorrow. The most important thing is family. I could be wrong, but I am thinking success took over this household. It started the bickering that led to all else.