My wife and daughter have ...

My wife and daughter have accused me of being too silent at breakfast but I don't want to talk when I don't have much to say.
 Phillip Lopate

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I'm fortunate in being able to find great satisfaction in my work.
 Phillip Lopate
My other work, teaching, also is satisfying because I can be with people but in controlled circumstances, which aren't as likely to yield the pain of dealing with family.
 Phillip Lopate