Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
Every time I log into my Netflix account, a bunch of recommendations pop up for shows and movies that the company's algorithm tells me I would like. I usually don't pay much attention, because I am almost always already equipped with a running list of recommendations from my friends and family. Call me old school,... Continue Reading →
Last week Sara recommended several novels about friendship to consider reading this summer. One on her list I read this past year and highly recommend, Remarkably Bright Creatures, is a compelling fictional tale about the unique bonds formed between generations and species. Others on Sara’s list I look forward to reading during some time off... Continue Reading →
Summer reading season is here, and my shelves are piled high with books that I'm hoping to enjoy this season. If you are looking to expand your summer reading list, we've complied a list of novels related to our theme of friendship. We have specifically chosen titles that are not fresh-off-the-presses, so that you'll have... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Massive snow drifts and frigid temperatures outside always signal to me that it's time to hunker down in a warm, comfy spot with a pile of reading material as my trusted companion. I've been reading like crazy this winter thanks to my winter hibernation tendencies, and I have a few fiction recommendations to share. The... Continue Reading →
With so much commercialization around the holidays, it can be hard to remember what makes this time of year truly meaningful – savoring connections and feelings of gratitude for the special people in our lives. At Language of Friendship, we’ve found that gift giving can be both enjoyable and memorable, especially with personal touch. Sara... Continue Reading →
If you've ever wondered why female friendships can sometimes feel so messy and complicated when compared to male relationships, you may be interested in reading friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book on the subject entitled Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships. I became curious about... Continue Reading →
April 23 is World Book Day, an opportunity to reflect on the transformative power of stories. We’ve shared book recommendations in past blog posts, and in honor of World Book Day, we’d like to share a few good reads about friendships that transcend geography, generations, and even species. We invite you to join us this... Continue Reading →
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