I'd like to thank the Academy...

This weekend I received an Award of Excellence from the Rainy State Mediation Association. This is a really big deal in my field, and I suddenly understand why actors say "it's such an honor to be nominated." Lots of people tell me that I do good work. Many of those people have no idea what I do, but it seems to them like I must do it well. This award came from my peers, and even more importantly, it came from some of the people who have been my professional mentors and heroes since I decided I wanted to be a mediator. To have those people tell me how much I deserved the award was just amazing.