My ancient, old friend Chris graced us with a visit last week, just a few days prior to his birthday, so this is my small way of thanking him for stopping in, as well as wishing him a prosperous and healthy year ahead. We go way, way, way, way back, so far that I barely recognize the dark-haired gents we were in those early twenty-something years. Such a rich and layered history of friendship affords us a security and safety in one another’s company, more akin to brotherhood than the casual way friendship is tossed around these days. And while it took us over a quarter of a century to figure out the formula, it appears our perfect time together is roughly a day and a half. (According to Suzie, that’s cumulative time, so if we spread it out over a few days, any visit can be quite enjoyable.) Happy birthday, buddy – here’s to many more years of fun and adventure!
PS – You left the book I gave you in the attic, so you’ll have to come back again soon. Unless you did it on purpose, in which case you don’t deserve it. In peace & divinity! #blessed
