#22: But What About the Planet
The more I read these stories, the more I realize that I was a very unexceptional child. I never worried about the human rights violations of countries in the World Cup! I never tried to end racism with the help of my new friend at the park! And I never let my worry about climate change ruin my ability to enjoy the Super Bowl! In the interest of full disclosure, I should say I’ve never actually watched the Super Bowl. But still!

If only I had been a more eloquent, thoughtful child, more well-informed about the world around me, I could have been dropping inspirational bon mots right and left, and my parents could have been famous on social media. I mean, in the interest of full disclosure, we didn’t have social media back then. But still!