My Family Skipped My “Pointless” Award—Then Watched It Live From a Restaurant TV

had spent twenty-seven years not giving it. But reflex is faster than wisdom, and before I could talk myself out of it, I was typing.

Hey, I have some news. I’m getting an award next week. There’s a ceremony in Los Angeles. It’s being broadcast live. I would really love it if you could be there.

The delivered checkmark appeared. Then three dots. My heart continue reading …