What happened Easter Weekend

What happened Easter Weekend

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I haven’t posted in a couple of weeks. I was at Norwescon the biggest scifi convention in the Pacific Northwest. It is an awesome affair with 2500 scifi fans and nerds from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.
I ran into many old friends some of whom I met at the con in the 80’s, I know I know I am really dating myself. I attended several panels on writing, finding an agent, outline or fly by the seat of your pants, and about running a publishing house.
It was all very awesome. I learned a lot reinforced the things that I already new and got some new ideas. The thing I noticed most though was how late I stayed up.
In the 80’s and 90’s I would stay up until 3 am dancing, partying, socializing, hanging out in the hospitality suite. Now I look at my watch and it say 9 PM and I want to head for bed.
The con has aged, there are some octogenarians, some teen agers, many parents brought their kids. Now a child that was born during the first masquerade I went to has children of his own.
It is remarkable that such diversity exists. That there is something for everyone at the convention, I am still open to learning and meeting new people. Not it is from 8 am to 9 PM but that is ok. People need a place to unleash their passions, for me and my friend Rachael it is the conventions. I will have more thoughts as I travel to Dragoncon this year where hopefully I will make more friends.

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