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Really good stories do more than entertain. They change you. They shed light on some truth of life, or hold a mirror up to your heart. They show you a new way of seeing things that makes you think, “Ah, now I understand.” Even though parenthood is a deeply personal and unique journey, story-sparked epiphanies [...]
I run the washcloth over my son’s back, noticing that his shoulder blades jut out just like wings. His skin has the same almost-translucent skim milk paleness that mine does. Over and over again I splash the washcloth into the water and squeeze it over his shoulders. Each time his neck arches forward, his wings [...]
The start of summer heralds the end of children-sized eras. Whether they are graduating from preschool or college, this time of year is filled with goodbyes, celebrations, and the beginnings of new adventures. Children close the doors on small chapters of their lives and move on to the next Big Thing. Driving through the streets [...]
