Like a lot of people I don't always choose the better words when I am tired or frustrated or angry. I don't remember how I felt when I told Meadow that.
Even though I try to emulate the better members here (cbc and Hyke come to mind first) I occasionally fall short of my goals. I hurt Meadow's feelings and however or why I did isn't important. To explain or justify my words diminishes my apology because it turns the focus on my feelings, not hers.
So, one simple apology. If any person chooses not to accept it, that is their decision to make. No hard feelings on my part if my apology is declined by anyone.