My daughter grew up hanging around bars. I’m glad she has such wonderful memories.

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                          The author said that bar workers usually made an extra effort to connect with her daughter, often giving her a sidecar of cherries for her Shirley Temple or asking her what books she was currently reading.

                            Courtesy of Lisa Sparrell.          
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• My teenage daughter says some of her favorite childhood memories came from time spent in bars.
• I realized she was right. We did make great memories and connections over meals at bars.
• We’ve found people who have laughed with us and people who have helped us through difficult times.