My mother-in-law pointed at the door during New Year’s dinner and snapped, **“If you don’t like my rules, get out!”** – Welcome

of lemon.

Nobody collapsed.

Three days later, Mom called.

“It felt different.”

“I’m sure.”

“You used to care more.”

My hands stopped over the coffee mug I was washing.

“What does that mean?”

“You made birthdays special.”

“I called you.”

“I know.”

“I bought you a gift.”

“I know.”

“I told you I loved you.”

“I know.”

“Then what was missing?”

She sighed.

“You know.”

I did.continue reading …