What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see or hear the word, “Friends?” For my younger son it would undoubtedly be the TV-series that aired for a decade on NBC, because he loves it so. For […]
Friends
I Miss My Best Friend
Do you have a best friend? I’ve grown apart from my closest friend while, at the same time, renewed contact with my oldest friend (since age 4 or 5). I believe it’s an important ingredient in having a balanced social life, whether you’re single or married. Some people […]
There Are No Perfect Friends
I remember that one of my mother’s many sayings, when I was growing up, related to friends and went something like, “If you want perfect friends, you won’t have any.” This was often in response to my irritation at what […]
Pick Up Basketball: A Man’s World of Health, Friendship, and Respect
8 men dribble and shoot around with 2 basketballs on the near end of a health club basketball court. Every few seconds, one of the men looks nervously toward the lobby, then bounces the ball and shoots. Most of the […]