9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for November 30, 2004

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"I don't know why you worry about Edda...there's no call for concern." "It amazes me to hear you, of all people, say that." "Why should I?...she's smart, resilient, aware and possessed of a deep moral character, all of which more than compensates for any mistakes she might make along the way." "Have you ever thought to tell her you feel this way?" "What?! And get her pleased with herself?!" "Ah, yes...that slippery slope of self-esteem."