Everything fun was against the rules. I don't think Ali lies to me about any of the important things. In fact, sometimes she tells me too much. For instance, I didn't need to hear the story about the man who tried to assault her at a highway rest stop. I tell my friends about that.
Eyes go wide.
I am a wimp who hates to be yelled at or hurt. I start to cry. Ali routinely walks into dark and lonely places where anything could happen. I am so glad she has the vest. Lee Uttmark Wicks is a freelance writer and public radio commentator.