News from Taiwan

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I heard from Dad yesterday. I'm glad that he calls, but I really wish he would only call when he's sober. Or maybe he's just constantly drunk these days. He finally told me that he's getting remarried. I've known for several months, but I was waiting for him to tell me. He's been afraid. I guess he's scared I'll yell at him. It's strange...and slightly empowering...to realize that your own father is afraid of you. Afraid of your opinions. It's not as though I could do anything to him, even if I wanted to. When I asked him if he thought I'd be upset at his news, he sobered up pretty damn fast. Of course, I'm not upset. If she makes him happy, I think it's fantastic. I do wonder how long the marriage will last, though. He laughed at me when I asked where Annie was from. "Taiwan, of course!" he said. Well, Annie doesn't sound like a Taiwanese name to me. Then he had to ask her what her real name was. Dad is wanting more grandchildren. And right away, too! But I'm having a hard time making the switch from "DON'T GET PREGNANT!" to "When are you going to give me grandkids?" It's a tough transition to make.