I've been tremendously fortunate to work with all sorts of wonderful people in my career, Mark, and this group is no exception. We work and play well together and it's nice to have managers with such a good sense of humor!

Rick! It's so good to hear form you again and see that you still check in occasionally. You know that you were, and still are, one of my heroes here. Guys like you set the standard that I aspire to. You're right, I never expected that I'd be wearing a beard like this - remember I thought a Ben Bernanke style was what I wanted! - but I couldn't be happier, and it's the encouragement of guys like you early on who got me here. Thank you for those kind words. It means a lot coming from you.


Some helpful links:
Library Central of Beard Growing


Taming the Wild Mustache
Tips for eating and drinking with a big mustache

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ~ W. Somerset Maugham
A jerk with a beard is just a bearded jerk, but a bearded gentleman is awesomeness personified. ~ Triibeard