some people I want to thank

This year has had its bumps, but I think I've never been happier and as self-sufficient and optimistic. Here are some thank yous and shout-outs:

To Molly, for the clever illustrations, but also for being my partner in urban domination and the only person I know who works like I do.

To Megan, for being perpetually bubbly and thoughtful no matter what's happening (and a lot has been happening).

To Veronica, for being a sweetheart and for performing tonight. To Alia, for being a mastermind in our estrogen power circle. To Aeric, for the fantastic photos.

Cowboy, I hope you finish your book in Laos.

To Lady E, I wish you happiness with a bona fide lesbian, rather than near-lesbians and interlopers.

To Carolyn and Nichelle, for making Chicks and Giggles happen! To Shawn and Laura for the Mintyfresh shows, to Desiree for Smut, and to Michelle for The Social.

To Matt Caldecutt, for all the masterminding and bringing people together.

To Andy and bobbyblue for all the spelling bee magic, and to everyone who's been to the spelling bee, and especially to Josh, Jonathan, Greg, Michael, Tom, Tim, and everyone else who has been to many spelling bees. And to bobby again for Thanksgiving.

To all the people who've bought my CD and even sent me comments -- Frank, John, Jasen, and many others.

To all of the performers who've come out to perform at Pete's. To the Two Man Gentleman Band, Adira, Al, Sadie, Megan, Molly, Veronica, and bobby for coming out to perform tonight. To John Leavitt for the illustration.

To Syd, for seeing more of my shows than anyone else. To Mike and Mint for being my cutest attendees. To Shaun, Arthur, Branwyn, Jess, Heidi, Dilip, Shara, Gregg plus numerous SG friends, for coming out to shows.

To Gene-O for the book idea. To Jared, for the northerly escape plan. To peent, for still being around. To the Dartmouth Cords for bringing some nostalgia to New York.

To Mike Birbiglia for being much funnier than I am but no older, which is sort of motivational. To Josh Grosvent, for being in my clique ;) To Tim Warner, for believing that there's a moral imperative in comedy. To Schaffer the Darklord, for the inspiration.

To Alec, for the song.

To Brian Van, for the photos and coffee-fueled promotion.

To the gay man who bought my eggs, and to any babies that may result.

To Mom and Dad.

To all you people who leave nice comments on my blog.