Sometimes I wasn't a very nice big sister. My sister and I are very different people and we do not share the same sense of humor. We also react to things very differently. I would argue that I do in fact possess a great deal of sensitivity and empathy, but it cannot be argued that my sister is much more sensitive than I am. She doesn't care for being teased, but I have never minded because I crave attention. I admit it.
In the early 80's, we were living in Concord, CA. Michael Jackson's Thriller album was all the rage. I remember the stereo was in a closet or cupboard in the front room of our house which was the office/TV room. Today, I am amazed daily at Dexter's ability to use the iPad and iPhone. He turns them on, navigates to the folder he wants, and watches videos and plays games. Now I am remembering I was no slouch myself when it came to technology. I knew how to turn on the stereo, insert a cassette, press play AND press rewind! Thriller came out in 1982 and we probably didn't buy the cassette until 1983, making me 5. 3 entire years older than Dexter is now, but still. Technologically savvy! I used this knowledge to torment my little sister who was only 2 at the time. She was absolutely terrified of the maniacal laughter at the end of Thriller, so of course, I rewound that part over and over and laughed hysterically when she would run from the room crying. I was so mean!
Happy Halloween Cato! I hope that nothing scares you today!
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