The Optician

I am so lucky to have the best clients. Big thanks to Lynn Jones for this. This really made me reflect on the larger community. Letting my mind wander back over the last few months, I can think of so many other generous, supportive clients. So thank you for the flowers, Raj, and Max (when I was at my absolute worst...you renewed my faith in people, Max), Kate for the vegan caramels, James and Charles for vegan doughnuts, Greg and Bryson for homemade jam, Mark and Greg for reading material, Judy and Art for inviting me to your wedding and into your world, Gerald for the coveted secret pinball hall invite and pinball repair help, Koji for bringing me dessert, Julie and Mae for landscaping help, Cynthia, Christina, Siri, Ive, Lee and Deborah (and others) for health research, Kate, Pam, and Bryson for helping customers when I get busy. Everyone who distracts Io the cat when he starts to climb up clients (mostly Ty, thank you). I am forgetting a lot of others, I know. Thanks to everyone who took the time to write such thoughtful reviews (still rocking the $0 advertising budget!). All the door people at Jupiter who keep an eye on me and the store at night (and everyone else at Jupiter for counting me as one of their own). Reid and John for their generosity. Mostly, thanks to everyone that spread the word, brought friends to the shop, and remained loyal. Having someone you trust vouch for me has saved me so much time and headache, you have no idea. I am lucky to be a part of this community. Much love to you all!