Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
When Sara and I began researching the topic of friendship prior to launching our blog in early 2021, there were seemingly few books on the subject. We read Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s groundbreaking book, Together, about the loneliness epidemic in our country, and interviewed author Lydia Denworth about her book on the science of friendship.... Continue Reading →
A former schoolmate of mine this week sent a few of us who grew up together a relic from our past. He had unearthed an intact copy of our junior high newspaper in his dad's basement. After scanning the black-and-white, primitive-looking pages, he contacted us through a Facebook group message with the PDF attached. He... Continue Reading →
This week I unexpectedly attended two funerals. The first was for the 88-year-old father of a close college friend. Her father was a very successful businessman, who had found time to call his daughter daily. She will certainly miss him dearly. The second funeral was for the 23-year-old daughter of a local friend. When illness... Continue Reading →
In our daily lives, we often interact with people in a service capacity – baristas, hair stylists, receptionists, or therapists – to name a few. We might not think much of these interactions at the start, but over time they can blossom into meaningful relationships. Friendly interactions with those in service roles are loose connections... Continue Reading →
Language of Friendship 