A few weeks ago my uncle came over to borrow my dad's socket set and when he asked my dad how he was my dad said oh unexceptional. Living quietly with my disappointments. And how are you
A few weeks ago, my uncle visited to borrow my dad's socket set. During their chat, my dad responded to his question about how he was by saying he was "oh unexceptional," implying he was living a quiet life with his disappointments. This small exchange highlights a sense of quiet struggle and a subdued approach to life's challenges.
This moment reflects themes from Miriam Toews' book, "A Complicated Kindness," which often...
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