My Granddaughter Was Left Behind While They Went on Vacation So I Showed Up the Next Day

all?” I asked. She nodded. “You may continue shopping.” Her eyes widened. “Really?” “Within reason. I am retired, not a lottery winner.” She laughed, an actual laugh, full and real, and added a lip balm shaped like a strawberry. The total was under twenty dollars. The fact that she had still been afraid to ask for that much stayed with me for the rest continue reading …