Thanks again to my fabulous wife, Catherine, for her support of a two-career husband and for her critical editorial eye. Thanks to Libby for patiently listening to her father’s chapters as they unfold, and to Ian—the namesake for this book—who does the same whenever his own writing permits. Thanks also to Elizabeth Carlson and Stephanie Mullaney for helping me navigate the shoals of social media.
My appreciation as well to Luke Hinrichs for his excellent editorial reviews and suggestions.
And once again, a special thanks to the readers who keep the art of book-writing alive.