To the members of the National Storytelling Network,
especially to my storytelling colleagues,
Cynthia Changaris, Carrie Sue Ayvar, Yvonne Healy,
Jeannine Pasini Beekman, and Bobby Norfolk.
Without NSN’s recognition of my work,
this book would not exist.

To my husband, Charles Wright,
for your love, your support,
and your incredible story listening.

To my family, for your years of storytelling.