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IN APPRECIATION

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There is a proverb that says: “When you stand with the blessings of your mother and God, it matters not who stands against you.” In addition to that powerful combination, I stand with friends. I am blessed with many in my life and acknowledge you all with deepest gratitude.

Several folks have been right in the thick of it with me during this particular adventure, and I give many thanks to:

Jessica Warren Bennett, without whom I would be adrift; Marilyn McCabe and Cathleen O’Connell for fact-finding missions and support extraordinaire; Mickael Kerber for letting me play on a great team; Scott Manning for the introduction to publishing and to a new friend; Wendy Walsh for unbridled enthusiasm, great stories, and adventures; Darius Petty for a 11 that you helped me believe; Jane Cosner and Sue Blanchard for walks, talks, tea, and clarity; Karin Wood for steadfast friendship; the Goddesses, divine women with me from before the first step; and Ann Marie Almeida for the room to fly and always a safe place to land.

Also appreciation to my family for keeping me close and to John Fadden and Dan Plumley for their generosity of spirit and to all those whoe shared their wonderous stories.

And a grand merci to Jan Johnson, extraordinary editor and friend.

Give me time enough in this place And I will surely make a beautiful thing.

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from “Mornings Like This”

— Annie Dillard