White Skates
White Skates Small boy holds on to his mother's hand, as they navigate the store, looking for the right place. Soon, they are in sporting goods, and the two of them join the small group of boys and girls and harried parents getting new skates. "I want white skates, momma," the small boy practically whispers. "White skates are for girls," she says, and sits him down so the salesclerk can measure his feet. Soon they are stuffed into black skates, and the mother says "Now you'll be...