At my dad’s retirement dinner, he raised his glass…

Saturday. Wear something appropriate. Not one of your thrift store finds.

I stared at the message. Not We’re excited to see you. Not It means a lot that you’re coming. Just a dress code.

I typed back: I’ll be there.

I didn’t say I dressed differently.

The next day, an email arrived from my brother Andrew. He’s the district attorney for Suffolk County.continue reading …