Not all of my friends, not in order of importance, not even a particularly current listing. But a smattering of Folks I Know For Real, all of whom are great people.

Check out my Photo Gallery! Some of these people are actually photogenic!

Ashigaru	Ash is one of my bestest friends, and a fabulous artist. He has the bad taste to live in Southern California. I have lots of his artwork on my walls, and a photo of his very adorable daughter on my refrigerator.
Begonia	She bakes lots of things with fruits. Has a wonderful doggy, Tito, and is about as fond of the ocean as it is possible to be. Tie-dyes a lot.
Cloister	Cloister showed up for a 1997 holiday gathering, and also appeared briefly at my birthday, then vanished back into the Black Hole of the Eastside. I did see him in February 2000 at his lovely home with his lovelier fiancee, so he's still alive. Saw him again at the Microsoft Tools Fair, and last I heard he was married, at his home.
Cobra	Ron is from San Diego, hates Seattle weather, and refuses to believe that we're not underwater 360 days a year. Drove with him from San Diego to Cincinnati (did it in three days, which I don't recommend in a moving van) in fall of 1997, did the reverse trip in June of 1998, and after a rocky start, the trip was great. Stopped in Arches and Zion, and got to see Vegas for the first time ever! (Wow. Tacky.) Over the fourth of July 2000, he took Nevada and me to Medieval Times in Buena Vista (how COOL!) and let me drag him to Disneyland.
Moonbear	Our resident "Nellie from Hell". (Sorry, Richard). Owns a digital camera, participates in the "catch and release" program for photographing cute men. Willing to go all out for friends. Almost guaranteed to fall asleep on social visits, and he snores. But it's cute.
Dart	One word: Microserf. Cut off all his hair and shaved, and scared the heck out of several people. He sings with the Washingtonians, so he's famous!
Erk	Erik, who can no longer be called Camaro-boy. And "Saturn-Boy" just has way too much of a cheesy Sci Fi ring. Every so often, when we're really bored, the chicks will start playing with his hair. He's very patient. And fairly oblivious. But sweet.
Greg	Jeff's snoogums. Greg is the sweetest guy ever, and has gorgeous blue eyes. I liked him instantly when I met him, he has good vibes. A bit over-inclined to play EverCrack and Asheron's Call, but hey, we all have vices, right?
Hollie	Hollie is a Nature Woman, can kick your butt thanks to Taking Charge, and now can massage your owies away after the beating. Moved to Hillsboro, OR. I never did get to see her old house. Ever. Wah. Mom of Miles, married to Toon.
Junebug	Clarica, goddess of cool, hand-made clothes! She has a thing for little flower and bee patterns. Also known as the Pox Ridden Bitch Queen from Hell, and Goddess of Drippy Plants.
Lion	Eric, also known as bicycle-boy. Not seen often, but just often enough that we know he's still alive! Allergic to my cats, so brave for coming by at all! Henceforth He Who Brings Smores.
Llyra	Former redhead, current redhead, she cut off her long hair and had it dyed purple and black for a while. Has several facial piercings. Great artist and designer of my way cool graphics!! She also sings with the Seattle Gay and Lesbian Chorus and a self-proclaimed Diva.
McGlk	Ken, a snide old-fart who falls asleep when receiving backrubs. Used to work for WotC, but escaped with his life. Lurking somewhere near Ballard, doing something involving lots of legumes.
Number6	Michael, a snide young-fart whose snoring is second only to Ken's. That according to Llyra, Erik, and Renee, because I sleep with earplugs when I share rooms with them at Cons, and have never noticed. Fantastic writer, will be famous someday and I can say "I knew him when!" Needs to have dinner with me more often.
Phelliax	Resident Mad Scientist. He's brought over dry ice to play with, and when Llyra asked who might have plutonium in their house, his was the first name that came to mind. Plans to take over the world. Finder of enormous mutant plants.
Renee	Very cute when she's either overly pleased about something, or pretending to be upset about something. Has a very cute little snore, and a big ol' Teddy Bear. Also has a funky cool apartment over a Blues Bar in Ballard. Finally got a bear like mine, so she can stop planning to kidnap it.
Rianth	He used to live upstairs from me, but lucky him, I moved. Has fallen off the face of the flippin' planet. If you spot him, send up a flare, we miss him.
Sand	I'm fairly positive Derek is a member of the Telepath Corps and just not admitting it. Great taste in clothes, looks fabulous in leather (gloves, boots, trenchcoat...). Beautiful long hair, and fantastic barrettes. Doesn't seem to realize women drool and sigh when he walks past, so he must not be a very good telepath. Is married to a wonderful woman, Lauri (spelling optional) and looks very adorable holding babies.
Santa	Jeff has worse taste in media than I do, which is saying a lot. He's given many concerts, sang with the Washingtonians, Seattle Mens Chorus, and A Little Knight Music, and is quite a talented filk singer/songwriter. He's even given a command performance at my apartment. Is currently working on an album! ("currently" has been several years now...) Still employed at Microsoft, but following his avocation of acting. He's been Charlie Brown, The Cowardly Lion, and Hysterium, among others. Go Jeff!
Sirrobin	Thinks he's Indiana Jones, wants to dig up old potsherds for some fool reason. Finished up his BA in Archaeology, and promptly moved to that Well-Known Archaeological Site...New York City. Blame a chick. It's always a chick. He's back now, though! Living in Ellensburg and going to grad school. Way to go! Recently married to the Girl We're Blaming it on. Congrats!
SunToad	Joel was a coworker of mine at the CobaltGroup, but he was dumb enough to stay there. He's fleeing for Japan in a few weeks, to teach English and scam on Japanese babes. He's quite nifty, and if you get him drunk enough, he'll sing about cleavage. Read his website because he's in Japan, and he's a hell of a writer, and his adventures are fun.
Telepath	Brian actually comes to visit us about once a year. Yea! And I am even home sometimes when he comes to visit!
Toon	Perpetually sleepy- looking, silly enough to want an MBA. Yikers. Works for OmniGroup, with Wim, and is a computing god. Moved to Hillsboro a while back, and is ALMOST 30!!
Zeno	Sean is half-owner of my way cool ISP, Serv Net. He's very mellow and cool, and has been known to make esoteric science jokes that most of us (unfortunately?) understand. Maker of keen EL wire shirts.