sidetracking a moment - it is animal husbandry rather then Wifandry due to it being "husband" as in "to conserve or to care for".


re: muses - keeping with the "care and feeding" metaphor (allegory? I always did confuse those two)- you shouldn't keep your muse confined - the majority of muses prefer to roam in many directions - though most ultimatley return to a preferred locale.   Some will tend to strike out primarily in one direction - but often produce their best when going in a totally different direction.

To cage one's muse is like trying to chain a dragon to toast your bread.