To all my fans:

Thank you. May the blessed richness of cheesecake envelope you in its sweet embrace. May your notes be wise and beautiful melodies that rise to blanket the earth with abundance. May you ride through life on the sofa that is the breath of divinity. And at the end of every day, may you take a few deep breaths to remember that you are already at the party.

To all my h8ters:

Thank you. May your Toaster Strudel always turn out a smidge darker than you prefer. May your DND games be dynamic and engaging. May empathy and compassion support and embrace you like a Sleep Number mattress set to the perfect firmness. May freedom and peace accompany you as gentle and comforting reminders that you’re already at the party.

To all my ambivalents:

What’s up. May your house be blessed with exquisite fine rices from all over the world. May your toothpaste always flow from the tube like slightly softened butter. May your work be strong, thoughtful, and just. And in those moments when you find yourself chasing thoughts through your mind, may you pause to remember that you’re already at the party.