My mother’s sister, my Aunt Cindi: A woman who defined FUN when I was little; NASCAR, Country, big parties, and crazy friends. Nearer and dearer to me… Read more “Day 15 – x365”

My maternal grandmother – Helen Never wanted to miss “your stories” (soap opera), cursed at baseball and the Dolphins, I remember your pot roast, concrete-like mashed potatoes,… Read more “Day 14 – x365”

Chris (or Erik) – friend since sophomore year of college Photographer, random knowledge generator, loyal, willing to do anything. I’m so happy for you, getting married and… Read more “Days 12 and 13 – x365”

Malia – my internet friend When we began emailing from a Star Wars site, 1999, I never thought we’d still be friend 9 years later. Or that… Read more “Day 11 – x365”

My maternal grandfather, Robert Jazz playing on a garage radio, old Model-T’s, bicycles you built; you supported education, listened intently, and were generous with your money. I… Read more “Day 10 – x365”

Ash – my husband What’s there to say? My rock, my adviser, lover, best friend, always pushing me yet supportive, fun, funny, caring, wonderful father. So happy… Read more “Day 9 – x365”

Alyson, my sister: For all you could be, you keep falling behind, trying to do it yourself and having to learn the hard way. I really hope… Read more “Day 8 – x365”

Kris K. – Another one of my sister’s friends I will always remember playing hide and seek in the dark, Rob Zombie blasting through the house –… Read more “Day 7 – x365”

Matt L. – one of my younger sister’s friends. Emo boy before it was popular, taught me to love Promise Ring and Get Up Kids, kind of… Read more “Day 6 – x365”

Jamie – another friend from middle school with whom I still keep in contact. (More inside joke stuff in this one) Dar-MET-ko, Wicked Garden, Axl Rose, and… Read more “Day 5 – x365”