Words of wisdom
When she is nervous or scared, my four-year-old daughter Kate often turns to her six-year-old brother for reassurance. More times than not Riley is kind and patient in dispensing his brand of comfort. Other times ... well, take today's trip to the Greensboro Coliseum for the circus.
Kate: Riley, what if the Tigers try to eat us?
Riley: Don't be silly, Kate! These tigers are professionals!