tj, for hooking me up

cp, for inviting me to oxford and france
and for expecting another little boy

lp, for being so gracious

ab, on getting engaged and securing a spot for the shop

cw, for opening soon! i am so excited for you. i wish i could be there!

ch, for opening next

the really funny shouts and murmers in the nyer i just got, for being so hilarious that i was cracking up at nerbone and people thought i was nuts.

ak, on learning that though nigella's books might be really beautiful, her recipes suck

whoever is in charge of the weather right now, for giving me a little sunlight

nal, for always talking to me even when you are too busy

and cs, for sending me that ridiculous letter