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“How was school today?”

Every day. The same question. Not “Did you get into trouble?” Not “Did you win?” Not “Did you shame us?” Just, “How was school today?” At first, I answered with one word. Fine. Good. Bad. Later, I began telling him things. A teacher praised my handwriting. A boy stole my pencil. I learned a new word. I failed a spelling quiz.continue reading …