Dedication decision

Though I still adore the idea of dedicating UNEXPECTEDLY, MILO to myself, I have decided to abide by my wife's wishes and do something different, though I reserve the right to dedicate a book to myself at some point in the future.  It's rare that my wife doesn't support one of my choices, as crazy as many seem to be, so when she advises me against a course of action, I try to listen. 

If she doesn't like it, it must be bad. 

The reaction to the idea of a self-dedication was mixed. ...