If you're not paying attention, it's easy to get caught up in the silly goings on that is the world of fame and fortune.
Okay, let me just say that I wouldn't mind a dose of fame and fortune. Been working on it, but so far, unsuccessful in any way that constitutes being able to live without having to worry about money. Successful in other ways, and fortunately, the kind that leaves me unattractive to the world's media. So there are some benefits to relative obscurity!
But getting back to my original thought here. I couldn't help but notice - mostly because it currently features on every print, web and small screen (is 46" still considered small screen?) medium - the mind boggling scenario concerning Arnie and Maria ... and Mildred.
The whole thing is kind of off, but what caught my eye was the claim that Mildred "had kept [the secret] faithfully for 14 years" - as if that's supposed to give her some brownie points in our eyes.
A quick reminder that it takes two to make a child (in most cases), so while Mildred - or at least those who are speaking on her behalf - appear to be painting her as the oh so faithful and innocent party, the act itself and the silence on the matter by both her and Arnie are two wrongs that don't make it right.
It's always the risk when you play with more than one hand. And they should not be surprised that it's finally out in the open, and that the fallout is going to cost a lot and hurt, well, Maria and her children and the boy in question - not to mention those involved in the Terminator franchise, now that Arnie's put that on hold.
Perhaps the moral here is to not do the deed in the first place. But that would be way too simple and obvious, and rooted in common sense - the lack of which appears to be a permanent affliction not restricted to those blessed with fame and fortune.
Fame and fortune is not for everyone. Still, I wouldn't mind giving it a try - but without the cheating and the intense media focus, if that's okay ... and even possible!
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