In A Nutshell

Shout‑out to everyone I’ve encountered in my life. There really should be an "us" in "fictionalized memoir".

I appreciate you all for your unstoppable, unconditional love and support on earth and beyond.  

Your strength helped me meet Elle and witness her toughest days and nights. Your wisdom and advice have been bountiful.

Of course, they only work if I choose to listen and agree with your suggestions. As some of you know, I’m not always good at that—but who really is? Does a chef like being told his potatoes need more thyme? Does a racecar driver enjoy being a back‑seat driver? Does a fashionista like being told their outfit looks like crap? The answer to all is probably: no. Yet if we take a moment to listen, breathe, understand, and reflect, we eventually get it. So again, thank you! 

Oh, and let’s not forget my tremendous gratitude to those who knowingly tossed rough lessons my way.

All of you helped me to dig deep on character development and ask, “WTF would Elle say? WTH was she thinking  and doing all these years, and why?”  And again, "Who is she'?

Stay tuned...

I don’t need to list names. You all know who you are, so give yourselves a pat on the back—no matter which category you fall in. Job well done!