“So, when’s the last time you flew?” the kid asked on a cold winter afternoon while I was up to my elbows in dishwater.
Assuming he wasn’t referencing broomstick flights on Halloween, I replied, “A long time ago. If you put these dry dishes away, I’ll wash the dirties.”
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