Bunny:
GFN, I will add my vote that you did nothing wrong.
Thankyou so much for saying this. It really means a lot to me and I really appreciate it. I'm doing my best to believe it.
I'm not going to be a victim at work, period. I'm too old for that and don't have the time or energy.
I don't blame you one bit. I can't see you sleeking around in the sidelines either, trying to avoid the inevitable.

No way!! ( And I bet you still look young and good looking because of it!!!

Age is just a number anyway).
Sleepyhead: Thankyou, I'm not sure about the applause part but I thankyou sincerely anyway!

You are very kind to say all that!
Portia: Thankyou too so much too.
Maybe you felt 'icky' for doing what you did because you knew she was misinterpreting your actions and that feels like dishonesty. But it's not!
That's something to think about. Thanks!
It doesn't belong on you.
You know.....you are so right!!! I never thought of that either!! I'm going to make my mind up to de-slime my brain as much as consciously possible regarding that experience and truly let go of the crap I thought I owned. Why do I do that? Own so much? Thankyou again!!!
And I'm sooo glad to see you're out of hiding and posting again!!!
Guest from afar: I think your advice about leaving, if possible, is really good, for some people. I have worked with a number of these Nish sorts and ended up dealing with them out of necessity.
I'm glad you were able to escape that terrorist!!
GFN