I dedicate this memoir to my loving family—my husband, Stewart; our children, Doug and Nicole; their loving spouses, Amy and Kevin; and four extraordinary grandchildren, Zach, Zain, Sawyer, and Reyna.

Without all of my family I would be nowhere.

And

In loving memory of my parents, Sophie and Ira Levy, whose wisdom was imparted in ways that lie deep within me.

And

In loving memory of Paula Kozlen, my dear friend who brought light to the darkest situation and reminded me to live every second of every minute of every day.