“A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.”
—Vernon Howard
Today’s story is contributed by Katie Landon.
My sophomore year in high school. I forget what theater. I forget what movie. But I will never forget what Dad did that day.
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Katie and her dad, showing off creations from the Indian Princesses summer camp they attended in Dallas
A group of people were standing in queue, waiting to buy tickets. I instinctively looked for the back of the line and proceeded that way. But Dad? He walked right around them!
I paused for a second, figuring he would see, come back, and join me in line. But Dad gave me a wave and marched on. I reluctantly followed. I could feel the scowls. The accusatory stares. Line standers glaring at us with condemning eyes as we passed. So embarrassing. READ MORE