Special Friends

One of my goals in life is to be surrounded by close friends who are caring, intelligent and fun. I am proud to have found such treasured souls in every hometown that I have adopted over the years. In fact, if you are reading this blog, you are likely one of these people. Believe me, you are fantastic! No wonder your Mothers brag about you!

However, there are a few extra special friends that deserve individual recognition. For the purposes of this post, I am not talking about the chica I have known the longest and is my bestest friend. Nor do I refer to the handsome young man who now knows all my weirdness and doesn’t mind. No, today I mean the friends who bring extra flare and adventure to my life that would otherwise be inaccessible, or who provide advice and insight on matters about which I am clueless. Today, these distinguished friends include a Pilot Friend, Dentist Friend, Doctor Friend, Friend Who Gets Shopping Discounts, Cape Cod Friend, and Boat Friend. My Boat Friend, for example, recently took us out cruising for an entire day under sunny blue skies across a calm and beautiful bay. It was breathtaking and such fun. Just one minor snag—he lives 3,000 miles away on the Chesapeake.





These friends share incredible gifts with me for which I am so grateful. They really do rock. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a Private Jet Friend, House in the Mountains Friend, R8 Friend, Lawyer Friend or Chef Friend…The search continues.

Sleep Deprived in Seattle

Oh, George.

You were everything I wanted and more. Fifteen feet away, we made eye contact time and again. Song after song, your voice shredded the arena. Your best work kept me out of my seat and dancing for hours. The simple set with stunning graphics was not without a sense of humor and irony.



How much would I have paid for the front row seats we scored because not all of humanity is honest? I can’t say…But perfection is priceless.