A lesson in gratitude
How a T-shirt taught me to pause
When my 20-year-old son Oliver showed up to the end-of-summer traditional clambake at the fancy beach club wearing a T-shirt, I was immediately hit with a wave of uncomfortable emotions: embarrassment, anger, and fear. The club, known for its strict attire rules, relaxes them slightly for this particular event. However, most members, myself included, st…
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