This is such an interesting read, Rod. You have the ability to weave facts and emotions into a poignant and interesting story.

It twanged my heart reading about your entry into the world and of course made me question my childhood and parenting.

I was not the favoured one but I didn't lack love. My sister was simply more interested in things that my parents were ( classical music) and she was always a good girl. Not like me and my bro.

As much as my siblings will say I was the spoiled baby, they simply paved the way for me to get my own way!

As for having a favoured child, I guess I'll just fess up to being in the 5% - and that's all I'm saying LOL!!