Sunny, you are, indeed, fortunate to be able to surround yourself with such a positive environment. My interactions with you on this forum have been fun, happy, and, well, "sunny," just like your name implies!
I don't think there is any question that your "better half" has made significant contributions to this sport. There are, indeed, folks who have devoted their entire life to pool, sometimes without compensation in return, and they do so mainly because of their passion and selfless desire to help others.
These contributions are recognized and appreciated by many, but, unfortunately, there are those who seem to have selective memories, forgetting those who may have helped them along the way. Shame on them.
If everyone held the belief that we are all working for one goal, the betterment of pool, it would lead to a better future for the next generation of pool players. In the end, that is exactly what is needed. I agree with you. :smile: