Mom squinted at me. “Cute outfit, but don’t you think that skirt is a bit short?”

 

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“Thank you, Diane,” said Mom as she turned this way and that in front of her full-length mirror. I’m trying to be positive. Zach and Corey both have jumped on my case about making Mom sad. It still chaps my butt about her going on a date with a man who’s not me, but then I need to give it up. I’m female for the long haul. My complaint is moot.