val's thanks

... to the wonderful man walking down MLK this AM who shouted a poem across the street to me as I rode past about cyclists and then did this fantastic bow. you made my day.

... the chicago kids ... i second [165] ... you guys are the reason I don't want to leave.

... everyone here ... i know you're not all asses, it's the internet ... those of you who i've met are really top notch.

... people who are driven by passion and do what they do regardless of whether it's deemed "right".

... my family for everything really.

... walden pond. and all of nature and its forces for being the purest form of beauty and for being able to humble and awe me continually.