Dedication
To the loves of my life: To Sir Bryan the Brave, for making sure no dragons got in my way To Princess Samantha Ladybug, for being the CEO of everything To Bruceasaurus, for infinite love To Tadpole, for believing in me To Jack-O, for unwavering support
To my grandparents, who were my best teachers: Samuel J. Benoff taught me humor and patience Helen Benoff taught me to view life as simply happy Leon Shmukler taught me to swim with the sharks Tania Shmukler taught me to temper life’s tragedies with sweetness