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    Dad had decided which of his sons is the bright one … I think

    May 10, 2024 2 minutes

    It is a recent tradition that our adult children spend the night back at home with us the day before they travel anywhere far away. As parents we may have a diminishing relevance in their lives, but we remain handy for the airport.

    I hear the middle one pull the front door shut behind him at 5.45am on Saturday, off on

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