I loved the house the way you would any new house, because it is populated by your future, the family of children who will fill it with noise or chaos and satisfying busy pleasures.

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A child who is protected from all controversial ideas is as vulnerable as a child...

A child who is protected from all controversial ideas is as vulnerable as a child...

Oh, that sound? I'm in the hot tub, reading a novel.

Oh, that sound? I'm in the hot tub, reading a novel.

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or...

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or...

Your sons weren't made to like you. That's what grandchildren are for.

Your sons weren't made to like you. That's what grandchildren are for.