My Mom taught me to stand up for myself (and others), and call 'bullshit' when I see it. She also encouraged all my creative endeavors growing up. Now that she's no longer a Witness, I know she wishes she had done things differently. But I know she always did what she thought was right at the time. In recent years, she's been an example to me that it's never too late to change your mind, and how you view the world. Her thirst for knowledge and new ideas, is an inspriration to me. I also need to thank her for good genes. At 37, I still occasionally get carded for cigarettes. Thanks Mom, I love you, and Happy New Year!