The bliss of the noncontender

So, tomorrow, lives will change. The Newbery, Caldecott and the Printz, along with seventy-five or so other highly prestigious and exlcusive awards, will be announced. I have some friends who are in contention for various awards. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for them. But, as for me, I'm truly thrilled to be out of contention for anything. It is wonderfully blissful to approach award day and not have any stress, false hopes, delusions, or unfulfilled dreams. I'm just going to make up ...