A week or so ago, nestled in my mailbox among magazines, bank statements, and bills lay a personal letter. Surprising, in this era of online communication. Aside from a few die-hard friends who still send snail mail Christmas cards and a couple who send birthday wishes, everyone corresponds by email. It’s June, so no Christmas or February birthday wishes.
The letter was from a previous boss and friend of almost 15 years. Since the end of our working relationship, an unlikely friendship somehow has developed between me, him, and his wife. Back when he was my boss, he was already retirement age and his wife somewhere close behind. Despite the difference in years, our professional origins, and scanty contact (because of my erratic correspondence), they are dear to me for many reasons. Not least among these is that they are just “good people” and a wonderful couple that shares a love and respect to be emulated. (more…)
I admit it. When I’m heading down a road with my destination in sight, I don’t always see the beauty and opportunities offered along the side of the road. I’m too busy concentrating on that destination. From the first day of this month, my “tunnel vision” has been put to the test. But, I’m learning (slowly) that sometimes following serendipity is just best.
‘Twas once that defining a friend was simple. A friend used to be someone whose company I enjoyed, someone I’d seek out to spend time with, someone who I could count on and who could count on me. Life’s joys and amusements, trials and tribulations would be shared. We’d laugh and cry together.
If Impact were judged by variety and creativity, May’s Monthly Impact Challenge of 
A friend of mine fell upon a funny little website the other day and passed it along. I can’t help but share and make it into this week’s Impact Effort. We hope you’ll consider coming along.
