adrian!
ohio
best debut and constructor note of the year by far, in my opinion. not many people around me took my new "frivolous" crossword hobby seriously when i started 4.5 years ago besides my crush (soon to be fiance) and my best friend in college. i remember late nights idling away at my computer without any mentorship or guidance until i hit on a mario bros theme set i really liked. i sent it in on a whim after everyone had gone to bed after mom's birthday, out of view, not thinking much of it. the one thing i remember was telling the few people who believed in me that i was waiting for their rejection. but then it never came. there's something special about young people, like you and i, finding pride and dignity and passion through creative pursuits, and the truly priceless life that is injected into them by great people like arjun. enjoy the day, adrienne. let arjun's playful, persistent and abundant love guide you to great things in life.
@Francis I was fortunate (as a Southern WY kid) to go explore the mint and Boulder's Celestial Seasonings on field trips, true highlights of elementary school :)
@Dave this 18-year resident of Laramie, WY holds a special place in his heart for Cowboy State crossword folk
@Lewis a personal highlight of mine, which begs the question: why hasn't THWOP become a regular answer in its own right? You are so genuine and kind and your comments educe pride and big smiles from me and countless others during our puzzle days. Thank you :)
@M. Biggen true to form, i wrote this note two weeks ago but remembered in the nick of time to have a big bowl of sweetened cranberries to celebrate
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