Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Several of my friends are talented artists who are very passionate about their work. Two of them, Dassie and Chana, are being featured as part of an exhibit in a local gallery this month, and I was fortunate enough to attend the opening reception this week. The reception was held midweek at a gallery that... Continue Reading →
As much as I love to read, I never want to waste my limited leisure time reading books that are not my cup of tea. I want to be sure I'm going to enjoy a new title before committing to spend time on it. The question is how to find books that I will love... Continue Reading →
Julia wrote last week about her wedding, but I can’t move on quite yet from that glorious day without sharing a little bit more about her and Mark’s festive occasion. Witnessing my dear friend embark on a second chance at lifelong love has been a true blessing for me ever since I first began hearing... Continue Reading →
Today is the day of the year designated for celebrating moms and mother figures. I've written before about how the day can elicit the range of emotions, and Julia and I both have recognized the value our own cherished moms have brought into our lives. My mother is a walking miracle. --Leonardo DiCaprio However you... Continue Reading →
This time of year always finds me feeling beyond ready for warmer weather and signs of spring. I've been inspired this week by the budding trees and flowering shrubs in my neighborhood, so I've made a list of ways we can all enjoy this season with our friends. Feel free to share any ideas of... Continue Reading →
My mom turned 80 this past week, and she knew exactly how she wanted to celebrate. She organized a luncheon with a few of her local friends at an adorable tea house not far from where she now lives with my dad on beautiful Cape Cod. Although she has not lived on the Cape for... Continue Reading →
Zoom calls, group chats and emails are hugely helpful when you are missing your friends in faraway places. They certainly provide faster and more complete forms of staying in touch than what we had in the old days, when audio calls or snail mail were our only methods of communication with geographically dispersed friends. We’ve... Continue Reading →
March is National Reading Month in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, and we hope you are smack in the middle of a book you enjoy. A few months ago, Julia wrote about how reading can help us feel less alone by introducing us to others whose experiences resonate with our own. In his poem entitled... Continue Reading →
Time seems to pass so quickly that it's not hard to lose track of a friend that you don't see regularly. That's especially true if you're not one to rely on social media to maintain contact. My advice is never to worry about how much time has gone by and whether it's too late to... Continue Reading →
This month marks three years since Julia and I started this blog to explore topics related to friendship. So far, we've produced about 160 posts, a few of which have been republished by other outlets and one of which went viral. We have made a few podcast episodes and conducted one original survey. Our viewers... Continue Reading →
Language of Friendship 