Tag Archives: friendship
What Best Friends Are For
Stationed as an Army officer in Hawaii, I was alarmed to see my mother calling from Virginia. My father had a stroke. Feeling helpless more than 4,500 miles away, I called my best friend, Nora, an E.R. nurse who lives … Continue reading
Relationship Evaluation
I really think I outgrew this person, or this person outgrew me, and I always saw us being old together kickin’ it. If anything it is about really examining whether this person is helping you grow or they’re holding you … Continue reading
Kindness
In 2017, my friend since 1979 had spinal surgery. I stole time from my vigil to purchase a hospital coffee. Distracted, I left my purse behind, and it was stolen. Security insisted my wallet — with driver’s license, personal information … Continue reading
Friendship
What do you most value in your friends? Humor and honesty. And, like me, they always think the unnecessary last drink is a great idea. -Megan Rapinoe
Etiquette Lessons: Guest Edition
What do you do to make your guests feel special and at home? A: The feeling of welcome and showing that you’re happy to see your guest when they come across your doorstep is the most important thing you can do … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 