When I came home from a trip, I discovered my three-year-old daughter trembling with her hair completely shaved off. My mother-in-law looked at her coldly and said, “That’s how children learn not to take what isn’t theirs.” – Welcome

that week, but counting steadied me the way prayer steadied other people.

Harley leaned against the doorway and watched.

“I like it done right.”

“Mom always says you take it too seriously.”

I smiled at the wine glasses rather than looking at him.

“Does she?”

“She just means you don’t have to stress. Thanksgiving happens whether the napkins match or not.”

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