To old, new and departed friends.

Talk about old friends is easy. They are like the sweater we keep on the back of the closet. It's always perfect for a rainy day. As much as we change, as much it's washed and shrinks, it's always like we need it to be, no questions, no nothing, just there when needed.

Talk about new friends is hard. They are the unknown, the joy of discovery, the joy of living. We need new friend to be alive, to get strength for the future. New friends are the best of life.

We don't talk about departed friends. The pain is just too much, at least until enough time goes by. We just keep them with us, they are a part of us, they live in us. Departed friends are present in all we do and we just can't do anything without them.

So, to all my friends, thanks.