Artwork: "Morning Sun" by Rich Lo | Greatsketch, all rights reserved.

Birdie grew, and her plans did, too.

Artwork: “Angles in Motion” by Marilyn Binder Silverman.

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Years later, I visited Las Vegas on my 21st birthday and stood by a craps table. I had no clear understanding of what was happening, but the action on the Pass Line drew my attention. Eventually I got the nerve to drop five dollars of my hard-earned money on the felt below. What happened? Within a few seconds I doubled my money.

Photo: "THIS is me ADULTING" T-Shirt by ELIKYA Art.

“I feel proud to wear it in all its slouchy glory.”

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Artwork: "Persuasion" by Rich Lo | Greatsketch, all rights reserved.

Damon, John, and John’s colleague rose from their seats.

OCT. 16, 1947—JAN. 10, 2026

I sadly missed out on attending a Grateful Dead concert in my naïve youth. But if it wasn’t for Bob Weir and his commitment to that band and his values, I would never have had the opportunity to witness its closest approximation with Dead & Company not once, but twice. There won’t be another.

Artwork: "transitory stasis" by Obscure Nonspecifics.

There’s a weight on my shoulders every time I walk through my college city. It’s there during rushed mornings and slow nights, whether I’m alone or with friends.