Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Sometimes I wonder when I'm talking with friends how honest to be when someone I care about asks for my opinion if I know it may not jive with theirs. Whether we're talking about a world event or how they look in their outfit, I find myself wondering whether they genuinely want to know what... Continue Reading →
Next month I have two major milestones: my 30th reunion with my MBA classmates from University of Chicago, and my 35th from Tufts University. Separated by two weeks and 900 miles, I’ll first join my Chicago Booth classmates at a dinner not far from home in downtown Chicago and then later fly to Boston to... Continue Reading →
If you were a teenager in the 1980s, chances are you were crushing on at least one of the members of the "Brat Pack," that intriguing group of actors that kept showing up in the hottest movies of that time: The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles and St. Elmo's Fire. Those movies are... Continue Reading →
Spring never arrives with any consistency in the Midwest. Some days I notice the softening light or a few brave flowers trying to emerge from the ground, the next we might get an inch of snow. With the official start of spring this weekend, I find myself thinking about why this season is one of... Continue Reading →
With St. Patrick's Day coming up this week, you don't have to be Irish to get out and enjoy good times with friends. Many towns have parades and celebrations in honor of their citizens with Irish heritage this weekend. Pubs and restaurants often offer specials. World events may feel a bit grim lately, so taking... Continue Reading →
We often think of support as something that happens in one direction, with the strong helping someone who is struggling. For someone who’s always seen themselves as the strong one, accepting support can be a challenge. Yet when two people in need help each other, both may experience a much-needed boost. I witnessed this dynamic... Continue Reading →
My sister and I returned from a fabulous journey to Spain's Andalucia region last week. The primary reason for our visit was to view an exhibit at the contemporary art museum in Malaga devoted to the life and work of our father's Uncle Frank, who spent the latter half of his life and career in... Continue Reading →
Five years ago, Sara and I started languageofriendship.com to explore the concept of friendship and to inspire others to put friendship at the center of their lives. Back in 2021, nearly a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, getting together with friends was taking a back seat to health and safety concerns for many people. Social... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I was visiting my daughter in Cleveland, Ohio, when we noticed a National Historical Landmark sign planted in the sizeable yard in front of a large brick house in this otherwise urban area. We had been exploring the University Heights neighborhood, right near Case Western Reserve University, where she was a... Continue Reading →
As Sara wrote last week, winter has a way of narrowing our worlds, with cold days and dark nights making cozying up on the sofa with a blanket preferable to venturing out. I also find this season invites reflection. While I’ve settled into a post-holiday routine, I’m still thinking about the year ahead and how... Continue Reading →
Language of Friendship 