The response to this idea has been encouraging indeed. So much so that we’ve increased the number of people we’ll be hosting — right up to the capacity of the venue — and yet we still have a waiting list.

Jim and I are pleased that for some 40 people, we’ll be able to consummate the honor that was intended in the invitation to participate. We’re also encouraged by the warmth of the response to our invitation. As we look forward to the promise of this new year, we’re buoyed by the enthusiasm we’re seeing for the book’s message.