Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Hidden in plain sight

Mickey Starling Columnist Searching for things has been a consistent theme in my life. As a kid, I had a talent for making things even harder to find. For instance, I was once watching my brother play tennis and decided I could watch with greater clarity if I cleaned my glasses. Unfortunately, a squirrel, puppy or pretty young lady distracted me while I was in the process, and I laid my glasses down to focus on whatever the prize was before me. If you are wondering why my impaired vision di