“I said no.”
3 years ago, I took a 3 week cruise with my dad through the Panama Canal. We had lots of time to talk.
He reminded me that when I was in elementary school, the school wanted me to skip a grade. A year later, I was assessed as gifted.
My father declined both options. It’s apparent he was a bit intimidated at the idea I was smarter than him.
I wa…
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