The Shortcut Looks Like the Way Home
As a child leaves for college, I return to the winter nights when we read the story of Odysseus through the eyes of his dog, Argos. The journey home becomes a way to think about purpose, temptation, pride, and the choices that shape a young life. This is a blessing for those setting out—and for the people learning to let them go.
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