Maternal Intelligence: An Open Letter

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Today’s Cartoon, by Chris Gural

A man and a woman are walking down the street; fallen leaves drift across the sidewalk.

“The beautiful foliage, the nip in the air, apple pie, pumpkin pie, comfy clothes—the only thing that can ruin it all is the Jets.”

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