It started the morning I decided to visit Muddy Waters (Coffee House) in Burlington, Vermont. I was told by the locals that if I was looking for a quiet place to write and enjoy a good cup of java, this was the place. I entered into a few different level rooms containing booths, cozy benches and chairs. After ordering an Iced Machiatto, I settled into a nice corner bench adjacent to a bookshelf. It was quiet, the perfect seat to get some reading done. My reason for spending a quiet morning here was to work through a few more chapters in The Artist's Way. (Julia Cameron's ~ Guide to Inspire Artists). Upon looking around, I noticed that there was a small, rolled up piece of paper tucked away in the brick wall behind me. At first, I was not sure whether to take it out and read it, or not. Perhaps I have seen too many "Candid - Punked" like shows, and someone was watching my every move. Pushing these paranoid thoughts aside, I reached over, read it and I was elated...
It's a good question Kristine. Friends are a true blessing, the greatest gift. I have three or four people in my life who are true friends to me. And I am so grateful for having them in my life!
ReplyDeleteYes, We are given family, friends we can "choose" ... I have just about the same ... A small group that I know I can depend on ... and I am lucky to have them ... So lucky!
ReplyDeleteOh...I love that you used this photo of mine!! And yes, friends are everything! I learned when I had cancer and was going through treatment about friendship -- the people who I could really count on -- some surprised me, both for not being there and those who were there in spades. And better than having a good friend is being one ♥
ReplyDeleteSherry - Great hearing from you - I found this photo online and fell in love with it - I had no idea it was on your blog - Sorry about that - I just saw it, there - Just pulls at the heart-strings - Friends are SO important - and being one is just as important, well said!
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