Acknowledgements
After over a decade I’m finally feeling confident as to my abilities with Poser and 3D Graphics in general. Thanks to any and all of those who have offered me encouragement over the years.
For my friend and beta-reader in Northern England – TrinityWildcat. I’d like to think that some day we will actually meet. You’re very near and dear to me, even across an ocean.
To the crowd at the House MD Livejournal Community: Thanks for the insight, the lively, friendly debates, and the outright lust and love for Hugh Laurie and his character “Greg House.” Motivational, to say the least!
To the ladies that haunt the Amorous Intent, Romantic Intent and Amorous Intent Adult Groups at Yahoo: Who would think that two little spots on the web would have so much inspiration, silliness, and adoration for Bobby Goren and Alex Eames?
I have to give a nod to Alison Krauss and Union Station. Their music provided much of the inspiration behind The Touch, along with Alison herself for Sabrina Wallace.
My Internet life would have come along at the least later if I had not been someone who had just discovered the Moody Blues and went online in search of other fans and answers. It’s been a long time since 1993 but some things never, ever quite leave you.
Much love and thanks go out to Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, also known as Montgomery Gentry. Thanks for the direction your music set me on.
Finally, there are those I need to thank above all else:
Richard, you are my rock in times of trouble. You’re gonna make a great husband and father. Take hold of what life has blessed you with and run with it. Love, Mom
Bobby, you are my shining pride and joy. You have taken the lemons of autism and turned it into lemonade. We miss you while you are off at college at University of Illinois. Good luck on the path that the Goddess has set you on! Love, Mom
My parents, Bob and Treva, and my sisters, Dianne, Debra and Connie: You have not only put up with me and all of my oddities over the years but manage to still love me in the process. There are some things that can never be repaid nor torn apart, and a family’s love is that and more. To Dad especially: if only my illness had not gotten in the way of my seeing things as they really were, then I wouldn’t have this regret for all the lost years hanging over my head right now. You will be leaving this world sometime in the next months, and I will miss you more than words can describe.
I love all of you. Linda
To Mike, for being the brother I never had, and to Dan, for finally bringing happiness to Deb. Third time’s a charm, right? Love, your nutty sister-in-law
To Sandy: I know you’re frightened of life and the human race. Someday I hope to rectify that. Always know that I am praying for you, and that you’ll find the peace-of-mind buried deep within your soul. Never worry about being alone, for I meant every word I said. Love always, Cousin Linda
Juice, you are never far from my mind. After over a decade we are still the best of friends. Remember I’m a phone call away, day or night. Love ya always, Lindsey
