Nan Tepper tells a story that took place in 1968 suburban Long Island. She found a man's gold, diamond, and ruby ring in the aisle of a hardware store and then she reveals what happens next.

Nan writes about her experience in the 1970s at an open casting call for extras for the movie Hair, directed by Milos Forman and choreographed by Twyla Tharp. Fast forward to 2018, when Nan encounters Twyla again, and this time, she gets to dance!

This story was my debut essay that I published on Substack on Jan. 17, 2024. On the eve of my first anniversary, I’m launching my podcast. It’s great to be here. Enjoy!