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On Freshman Orientation

The Dad: The large envelope with all your forms. Is that all you are going to bring to Freshman orientation? No pen? Paper? Not even your purse?
The 13 y.o.: Oh – you’re right. Thanks for reminding me. I need a belt!
The Dad: I repeat: no pen? No paper?
The 13 y.o.: Nope. Not even a purse. Oh! But I need your cell phone. So I can call you when I’m done to come and collect me.

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