There was no need for an introduction, not for 24-year-old Mackenzie Scott.
Nothing but thickened silence and anticipation from the gathering audience filled the Doug Fir Lounge as a small, wavering flame from a lit match illuminated Scott’s face. In that moment, a flame of her own came to life beneath her composed eyes. Not one word was spoken. Instead, the mystery created by her small gesture amplified the... read more
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