@LucyMaud - Yes, a shame for me and Donald Sutherland. Thankfully, the only place the Great One would have influenced votes were already Tory blue. In Toronto, people that I know think of Wayne getting away with high-sticking Doug Gilmour and costing the Leafs a shot at the Cup.
@1to1to1 . Change isn't always good, but Harper set the bar awfully low.
Betareaders? Interesting term. I've had friends do this for years without hearing it called that. Good term, it totally makes sense.
I write myself, as well as teach and consult about writing, so much as I love the written word, I spend too much time reading already.
But getting feedback is a great idea. If you only ever hear about your work from industry people, it can sap your creative mojo. Best of luck, I hope your project goes well.
Sorry to hear about your mom but congrats on being free. I just got out of a marriage myself. It became an easy decision when I knew I'd be happier alone than I was being married.
RE: Theres honest and theres too honest.
Although he doesn't sound 'honest', at least he didn't lie about how he was dishonest. i.e. that he really was taken.