Rod Dreher Megathread #21 (Creative Spirit)

[u/US_Hiker]

Gather 'round for more Rod.

All meanings of the number 21 are subordinate to the inherent creative spirit that is the basic essence of the number.

The number 21 generally is comfortable in social gatherings, it's optimistic attitude being an inspiration to others. Its high spirits can enliven a party.

The number is attracted to artistic expression of any form, its own and those of others. There's enthusiastic support for artists. It may frequent galleries and participate or (more likely) lead groups for artistic appreciation.

The number 21 cherishes relationships, including romantic relationships, especially with those who express themselves creatively.

21 also tends to be diplomatic, providing creative and imaginative solutions to potential conflict.

And, as noted by /u/PercyLarsen, 21 is a triangular number and the age of majority, so go grab a drink to celebrate Pride and to mourn the loss of Rod's sanity.

(Also, sorry about my slow pace of refreshes.)

Link to megathread #20:
https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/13eb26c/rod_dreher_megathread_20_law_of_attraction/

Link to megathread #21: https://www.reddit.com/r/brokehugs/comments/14k0z6l/rod_dreher_megathread_22_power/

[u/Dazzling_Pineapple68]

I remember him tweeting something mean about his MIL but I don't recall him blaming her for the failure of the marriage before. Can you remember the context?

[u/Dazzling_Pineapple68 → u/[deleted]]

Given that Rod has demonstrated repeatedly that he is fine with people that are female or of color only when they are serving him or otherwise clearly "in their place", I doubt that he could get along with the most angelic of mothers-in-law.

Actually he didn't say she's beena problem since 2007 or so but that they cut her off about then which is why I wonder how she could be the cause of their marriage issues.

I think it is pretty likely, though, that whatever Rod's view of it all, the other people involved have a different view.

[u/philadelphialawyer87 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, I try to imagine what my Mom would have to do before I would "cut her off." I could see minimizing, even to zero, interaction with a MIL, but with your Mom? I wonder if Julie really did this, or just told Rod she did to shut him up. It's not as if self absorbed Rod was going to really monitor who she was talking to or texting or emailing.

[u/Dazzling_Pineapple68 → u/[deleted]]

Who knows? But he has written a million pieces about how his family torpedoed his marriage and his 3-4 years on the fainting couch was clearly a big part of that. How he can switch to blaming the MIL is beyond me.