The Partial Road Chapter Eight

Toward the end of first grade, Mr. Neenan took us up to 6th grade history, science, and fractions. When Mom saw what her six year old son could do, she wept. (continued from chapter seven)
I didn’t know what the hell was happening.

But Mom wept

I get perfect scores on every test and quiz. I could out-school [...]

The Partial Road Chapter Seven

Mom had a way of knowing the future. Even though Mom and Dad hated each other, Mom would ask me to listen to Dad. She would tell me to ask him to teach me carpentery. She would tell me to get Dad to take me on hikes. I once found a seashell on Palomar Mountain. [...]