Hello Michael,
Well … a silly man or not, I applaud the sentiments.
Also liked your closing. I too have a wife, two daughters .. and one cat. Had two, but she’s gone. No doubt reborn as a future world leader, a guru or someone else’s best friend.
And on a good day, I hope some will read a line or two of something I’ve written and come away thinking … there’s a good chap, gave me something to think about. 😉