We're off this week, recharging in various locations, but we didn't want to leave your feed completely empty.  Instead, Mark has a story he's been trying to find a place to tell for years. As our fourth birthday approaches, we wanted to expand our own creation myth, back to when Mark was 15 years old.

Here's a few links for when you're done:

First, take our survey here or at http://bit.ly/uosurvey19

Second, our 2019 Fundraiser is here, at http://tabletmag.com/donate