“Do you enjoy working with them?” I ask. “I do. My grandfather raised horses, and I knew from a kid I wanted to work with them.” “That’s nice,” I remark and pass him a plate. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do until I was in college. It was a toss-up between a guidance counselor or a teacher.” “What did you choose?” “Teacher.” “What made you choose that one?” I smile. “I like knowing I’ll be part of shaping children’s futures, that I played a big role in who they’ll become.” He nods and turns quiet. We finish the rest of the dishes in silence, except this time it doesn’t feel awkward. It’s
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