I’m taking a bit of a risk to write what I’m about to write because the woman who started this whole thing is an occasional reader of my work, and I’m not absolutely certain she will take this story in the spirit in which it is intended. But I’ve already committed the act, so either way, she’s likely to find out. I’m just hoping that, rather than being offended, she sees she actually inspired a delightful ripple effect in the world. The exposition (backstory for any of you not in the theatre world) Nicole and I have been loosely attempting to connect in person for the past three or so…