ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I’d like to thank all of the editors and publishers that have supported me by presenting my stories throughout the years. It has been my pleasure to work with each of you.

I’m thankful for the instruction, inspiration and advice that I received from Professors Lex Runciman, Barbara Drake, David Holloway, Lorraine Mercer, Maude Hines, Amy Greenstadt and Henry Carlile.

Thanks to Bernadette for your friendship and encouragement.

Thanks to my colleagues Will and Michael for talking shop over the occasional cold’un.

Special thanks to the Williams and McIntyre families, the Runnings, Suzan and Carol Powell, Roger and Ceil and my folks. I appreciate everything you all do for me.

Thanks to Jason and Doug and Kris for your friendship and support, and for reading some of these stories along the way and helping me in their improvement.

Thanks to my wife and daughter for your love and encouragement. It’s a blessing every day to be with you two.

And special thanks to you for reading this collection of stories. It’s because of you that I’m able to do this.