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I know, I know. It's not so bad. He's a great dad. But his politics sometimes leaves me tearing my hair out.

So I'm discontent. “Sad” is probably a better descriptor when I'm feeling particularly dire. This is a new state of being for me. I'm normally very chipper, optimistic, and excited for the future. But the past few weeks have brought a prolonged interruption to that state of being.

Perhaps it's just the weather.

But there are things that are causing me some level of anxiety about my future.

After many trials, he was destined to face the end of his days in this mortal world; as was the dragon, for all his long leasehold on the treasure.

Beowulf's final battle was a draw. The dragon was slain, but in-so-doing, Beowulf acquired a wound that would become his undoing. Without him, the Geats will surely also meet their end.

For all his efforts, is the world better for it?