The Hug

On a snowy day during the primary, I decided to attend the appearance of the candidate's wife here in my hometown in New Hampshire. There was very limited seating in the room, and I was given a front-row seat because I was on crutches.

I waited anxiously, hoping that the speaker would not be late, as I had to go to work. Unfortunately, by the time she arrived, I was able to hear her for only five minutes. I got unsteadily to my feet, trying hard to hold on to my crutches. I kept my head down, on the Read more