The Noble Try

The Noble Try

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sometimes you have to ruin a kid yourself

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Isabel Cowles Murphy
Feb 16, 2026
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Once upon a time I knew hair so pure, I lost my mind.

I watched Bruce’s curl emerge with breath-held wonder. I have pin straight hair, as do our other sons, except for one with waves, but Bruce brought forth a ringlet—a miracle.

Every day, I played with the curl; wrapped it around my finger, made it go BOING. I’d always wanted one myself—it’s the stuff …

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