For Fletch—thank you for putting up with what you call “writing season,” which is defined by a dirty house, bored dogs, and nothing to eat. What you lack in administrative-assistant skills, you more than make up for in the husband department. You’re the best partner I could have in business and especially in life, and I’m so proud of what we’ve built together!
For Douglas Coupland—thank you for writing one of the greatest novels of all time. You are truly a genius, and I hope you understand that Jeneration X is my homage to the generation you defined.
For all my readers—thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love seeing you at events, receiving your e-mails, and interacting with you on social-networking sites. Please know we would totally be friends in real life. (Unless you were my neighbors. As it turns out, I’m kind of weird about them.) I wish you all joy, laughter, and a lifetime supply of good whackin’ shovels.
