Memoir of Perspective

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Carolyn was the older sister, which in title means of course that she was the tallest, the smartest — often the bossiest — the responsible leader, the overachiever, the first to do anything and everything, the “mature one,” the bravest of all — or at least, the most impulsive. Yes, Carolyn was a typical “oldest child.” In most cases Carolyn was the top of the food chain: she was the mob-boss of the family, and all owed their respect to her. She was…