17: the power of believing in magic and finding wonder in everyday life

the tale of Magic Barry and the invisible hair

Nov 05, 2023

∙ Paid

Last weekend, I flew to Charlotte for my niece’s 7th birthday.

I attended 4 of the 7 and she remembers the ones I missed. I REALLY wanted to attend this one because 7 is one of those transition years. Like 10, 15, 21, 33, 49.

It’s a pivotal year when innocence can easily be lost.

I wanted to be there while she still believes in magic. As it happens, her e…

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