So yesterday, we got together with R—- and went to Paris Baguette, Rio Adobe and Isle of Gamers.

So yesterday, I had a full schedule at work.

So yesterday, I had mango mousse and grapefruit choux instead of birthday cake.

So yesterday, we didn’t go see Atomic Blonde.

So yesterday, I had a margarita and peach tea, and Jack in the Box.

I held court and got creative. I made some Major Arcana Game of Thrones style.

Was it the epic Vegas-style 40th Birthday Bash I’d envisioned?

Uh, no.

Were there bound copies handed out to my fellow D& D players of our completed account of our characters adventures in Faerun?

Does that answer your question?

One would think then, that I had a rather disappointing time of these past few days.

But in reality, it’s not so bad. I did what I always do. I adjusted.

Rolled with it.

Played the cards I was dealt as best as I could.

And if that’s not magic, I don’t know what is.