Acknowledgements

Thank you to those who have encouraged me to write, and while I'm here,
to those who have simply inspired me.

Laura Storey - For being the first to think I could write.

Kevin Higdon - For getting me to think about the artistic process and rocking my face off..

Sheila Truss - For believing the world needed to read my poetry.

Rachael Yamagata - You are an inspiration and a fellow traveler.

Jay Kolehmainen - For accepting me as I am after all these years.

James Johnston - A true FunkStar and artist; thanks for the music.

April Bauer - For not taking my shit and still being my friend.

Rebecca Eiche - The first blonde bombshell to shake my inner core.

James Killian - For being courteous and an asshole.

LaSonia Reed - Just for believing in me.

Ann Kruckmeyer - For getting me to think about making a book. 

Anna Baldwin - For helping me find my sanity.

Greg Ovink - For showing me what "tough" really is.

Fernando Bundoc (R.I.P.) - For opening my soul and showing me how to dance. 

David and Irene Cornelson - For this website and your endless encouragement.