My Eight Year Old Son Was Teased for His Duct Taped Sneakers Then the Principal Called Me One Morning

fund in Jacob’s name, contributions from the fire station and the broader community and from people who had heard the story and wanted to be part of what it became. Enough to matter when the time came, Jim said. Enough to give Andrew a real start.

I was crying before he finished the sentence. I was aware of crying and also aware that I did not care,continue reading …