Appendix . Acknowledgments

Writing is a very solitary exercise, yet it cannot be done without the help and support of so many people. I want to thank the following people who have helped me so much, often without even knowing of the assistance they provided.

Russ Hall and Jim Boyd of Prentice Hall, who helped mold my ramblings.

Ron Nathan and Karen Muller, who year after year open their home in Florida for me and provide me with a place to write.

Fran Borek and Gerry Smith, whose hospitality in Stowe, Vermont, makes it impossible not to write.

Carol Hepburn, who keeps me informed.

Steve Lichtenstein and the administration of Bentley College for their encouragement and support.

Marc Padellaro, as good a friend as he is a lawyer, and he is as good a lawyer ...

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