Discovering kindness without 'mawkish humility'

By Damon Young
Updated April 18 2018 - 11:48pm, first published May 6 2013 - 8:20am

A party for a five year old girl. Nine fairies with wings, frills and sparkly wands. Pink, white, pink, lilac, pink. And one more princess, my daughter: in blue skirt with white stars, red tank-top, gold headband and bright red boots. Yes: Wonder Woman amongst the gentle kings' daughters and magical sprites.

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