Hi, fellow ’94s! How’s 2022 feeling so far for you? It’s a big year for many of us. Those who were not already 50 are hitting that milestone birthday this year. For me, big birthdays are a fun excuse to see old friends. Before you read too much into that comment, I truly mean long-standing, enduring friends, not friends of an advanced age!

My husband, Ken Davis,and I recently met up with Gwin Pitman Teasdale and Elissa Slovik Gaies in Denver to celebrate Gwin’s 50th birthday. Looking youthful and stylish to be sure, we met at a trendy Denver hot spot recommended by local entrepreneur Kathryn Murray Dickinson, who was traveling with her husband and unable to join. Lorien Albala Saumier and Anne Jeffers Weber also joined for the weekend at Gwin’s home near Boulder. We had plenty of laughs reminiscing about Dartmouth and our various exploits. Looking back, it didn’t feel as though our Dartmouth years were as long ago as they really are. How are you celebrating and reconnecting with Dartmouth friends around 50th birthday celebrations?

Andrew Smith released his debut science fiction novel, Our Lady of the Artilects, which hit several Amazon bestsellers lists. Writing as Andrew Gillsmith, he captured an interesting perspective of the sci-fi world that critics describe as part artificial intelligence, part spirituality, entirely thought-provoking, and impossible to put down. Andrew lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife, Cheryl, and two sons.

Please drop me a note and let me know what is spinning in your world. I look forward to sharing your news in the next column.

—Laura Hardegree Davis, 520 Meadowlark Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027; lauradavis723@mac.com