Dedicated to all my students
Who helped me build the class upon which this book is based.
Who challenged me when I was wrong,
And forgave me when I was right.
Who laughed with me at the endless insanity of the human condition,
And sat with me in “silent wonder” for a moment at the beauty of our predicament.
But most of all, who became the lifelong friends and colleagues I’ll cherish and admire
For the rest of my days.