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Dean, aka Rita, is sitting in front of a campfire with their uncle. Their uncle tells them: "you're so skilled. I really...respect you." Dean rests their chin on their hand and thinks to themself: "wow."

The uncle who never talks to me

ByDean Mang-Wooley August 2, 2008October 16, 2016 2008, Saskatchewan
Post Tags: #2008#campfire#compliments#family#Good Spirit Lake#Saskatchewan#uncle

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