(726 words)Our daughters made a nice impression on some friends this weekend and I was happy to share the compliments.“They said you were charming, poised and articulate,” I said, sensing right away they were experiencing proud surges of youthful self-esteem. It was heady praise.It’s why I felt momentary shame when I instantly pricked their ego-expanding balloons.“You know,” I said, “when people
Published on October 15, 2020 10:44