For Those Of You Needing A "Program" ...

... Frank and Jenny established separate domiciles, and have been officially "split" for some time. Jenny is Burke's (Frank's son) mom, and last I knew, Frank was helping her maintain an apartment. His attendance at Liz's post-birthday dinner, with Jenny and Burke, was more of a "Jenny would like to see Liz" kind of thing, and of course, we always enjoy seeing Burke ... he's a funny and intelligent kid. And, we determined, after talking, that it's been close to two years since we've seen Jenny. Very odd, but I think looking back, it is true.

They are handling things pretty wisely - no "huge" drama - and are trying to keep things as normal as possible for Burke. I can appreciate that.

He's a great little kid ... very funny, and a complete "sponge". I talked to him a little about the "Perseid" meteors, and he proceeded to ask a ton of questions about meteor showers, and where they came from, what they were composed of, and how often they came around. He has a natural curiosity that is just amazing for a 5-year-old.

Jenny dates, now and then, according to an off-side discussion she had with Janice, but is naturally more inclined to take care of Burke. Frank dates Angie, now and then, which we already knew. Over a couple of years, we've met Angie two or three times. Nothing seedy ... in fact, Angie has a daughter Frank has not met, and Angie has not met Burke (to my knowledge). It seems like everything is pretty much structured to keep the kids sheltered, grounded to each parent, and non-conflicting. I guess that's a "good" thing, or at least it works for them all.

Beyond that, I don't have much of a "program" ... but it seems, as always, somewhat complicated.

I'm only glad I don't have the same level of ... complications.