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I love challenging myself to learn new skills and only recently added constructrix to my CV. Although I've been solving NYT crosswords for decades, I never would have dreamed of constructing without my husband's encouragement - and now I'm hooked. This is a rare case where seeing how the sausage is made actually enhances my enjoyment (of xwords)!
The fact that my debut is a Monday is a testament to my inimitable mentor and friend, Andrea Carla Michaels, who convinced me that this puzzle was NYT-worthy. Since it's a Monday, I expect all of my friends and family to at least attempt to solve. They will (mostly) be excused from my upcoming Friday puzzle.