STOP ME IF YOU THINK THAT YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE

Sometimes I wonder if my dad is trying to be the devil’s advocate or if he is just trying to be the devil. I was talking to him last weekend about my going back to school to get a masters degree in biological anthropology. For about three years I have been planning and saving money for this endeavor. Instead of recognizing my efforts, instead of supporting my ideas to create a more sustainable future he reminds me that despite two masters degrees and a PhD, he is still working like a dog for dog biscuits.

As though I needed reminding.