A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?

A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?

Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s my love that makes one face stand out from the anonymous crowd.

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