I would like to dedicate this book to the most amazing, intelligent, handsome, charming, exceptional, loving, wonderful, talented, brilliant, compassionate, entertaining, inspiring, incredible living being on the planet—Trooper. You are the best companion a gal could ever want. And to Pat, my soul mate, who is all of that and more. I love you.

Also… to the beautiful Meg Berté Owen. See you on the other side, sister. Save me a seat right next to you.