I am a Proud person, and I am doubly proud of my families heritage. I can trace my families history to 1803 in Honorable Military Discharge papers. My Aunt went to Scotland to verify some genealogy, she called ahead to ensure the information's location, and had a wonderful talk with the people in Scotland. They sent a "Flagged Limo" to pick her up at the airport. She didn't ask for special treatment, it is that our family name means enough to warrant that treatment. Okay, she also has the personality that makes people want to be nice. Still, I digress.

The nephew is aware of all this information, and more, he has even requested my collection of my families military papers. I informed him that I will only pass them on to the Niece or Nephew that receives an Honorable Discharge.

Maybe this is the root of the problem. He has decided to claim his maternal tartan, his mother's, mothers, tartan. Not his Fathers (my Brother, soon to retire from the Air Force.)

I am sure that I am "Over the Top" in my anger, but I can not help but be insulted. You know how people get so angry that they can't talk? I am hurt, insulted and angry as to be beyond that point.

I am aware that many of you will inform me to grow up, but at my age, I have done all the maturing that I want. Please be gentle, and rational, because I just can't understand his reasoning.