When misery loves company

January 12, 2022
misery-loves
The other day I realized that I knew people who only showed up when I had something challenging going on in my life.  Even the appearance of something challenging...
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How good the hand of an old friend feels. Two friends? Even...

November 17, 2021
If there's such thing as an overload of endorphins, that's what I had after a summer visit from friends of almost 50 years. I had friends before them and many friends...
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Why I no longer twist like a pretzel

October 6, 2021
twist-like-a-pretzel
There was a day when I'd knock myself out trying to make a friendship or relationship work. Twist like a pretzel. Oh, the life contortions I was willing to make, the...
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The day she made me smile, then think

August 31, 2021
smile
On the phone with bestie this morning: "You saved my life during this Covid thing," she said. "You know that, right?" "How do you mean?" I asked, with a smile...
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Lessons from a classmate’s death

August 24, 2021
lessons
Over the weekend, I learned that a classmate of mine had died. A really nice and real human being. It wasn't a recent death--it predated Covid by a couple of years,...
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How holding space is more supportive than blind loyalty

July 27, 2021
loyalty
In all the years I've lived in California--some 36 years--I can't remember anyone bringing up the subject of loyalty. But since I've been spending time in my hometown,...
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When that one little thing pushes us over the edge

June 10, 2021
The first thing I saw this morning was a blast email from the obit site, Legacy.com, reminding me of the death of someone I had known. The reminder was meant to sell...
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How to determine if it’s time to eliminate someone fr...

November 30, 2020
let-someone-in
When we let people into the sacred space of our lives, they must deserve to be there. And want to be there. They must give you a place in their lives. And--this is...
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Discover (or rediscover) the healing power of honest conver...

November 23, 2020
honest-conversation
Each of us goes through challenging periods in our lives, times of struggle and pain. If we're lucky, we count one or two trusted comrades among our friends. Folks who...
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Do you make a difference to those around you?

August 1, 2019
make-a-difference
It's been almost four years since my dear friend passed away and yet, she comes to mind almost every single day. Why is that? The truth is, I don't know. I can't put my...
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