...who have never failed to grant me endless insecurity."
I am, I hope, not nearly as illustrious as my progeny, Julian. He is much more ardent (and successful) in persuasion, conversation, seduction, and debauchery. He lives a life that does not include many particular encumbrances that I deal with.
The final act of the play is ready to wash over us all, and the storm-surge may yet surprise me.
Here's hoping. Let the intermission come to an end.