Eric, maybe Elder Son and I will see you out at the range some time ... we go out there at least once a month ... MLB prefers the Association's shotgun range, out near the airport ...

It's the wife's company picnic. Personally I find making small talk and being polite, all while I try to remember to use proper manners to be extremely tiring.

Jeff, we may well run into one another, although I'll likely be out there while everyone else is working at their Real Jobs. I do want to check out the shotgun range, since my nephew likes to shoot at clay targets.

John, I admit that there are certain stresses that come with one's status as a Trophy Husband at these events. But you have to keep in mind that Midland is still a relatively small city, we've lived here for almost 25 years, and thus it's not too surprising that I've either previously worked with, gone to church with, or gotten to know many of my wife's co-workers. In other words, it's much too late for me to make a good first impression.