Someone to Sit in the Foxhole: A Grandfather’s Speech That Changed Everything

intention question.”

The principal rubbed his jaw. “This is… complicated.”

“Yeah,” I said. “So are teenagers. Welcome.”

He almost smiled.

Almost.

Then his phone buzzed on the table.

He glanced at it and flinched.

“I’ve got a call from the district,” he said.

Of course he did.

He stood. “Give me five minutes.”

He left the room.

The counselor turned to me. “Mr.continue reading …