You're A Friend Of Mine

This is the title of an old song by Clarence Clemmons
of the E Street Band and Jackson Browne from years
ago. I recently heard it during a company meeting
where it was used in a video made to honor our top
customer service workers from 2008. During the
video I said I was glad to know someone bought this
album besides me.

If you aren't familiar with the song-you can find it
on playlist.com to bring yourself up to speed.
I realize there are several lines that are true for
anyone who cherishes those long term friendships.
I see this in one particular friend. My son doesn't
count because we have been alike for so long that
I can no longer define where the parent/child
relationship ends and the friendship begins.

I hope these lyrics reflect the way you feel about
those favorite friendships -

'The one who always makes you laugh until you die'

'You can depend on me -over & over'

'You can call on me till the day you die'

'I'm gonna stand by your side through thick & thin'

'Years may come & go here's one thing I know-
all my life you're a friend of mine'

The intangible things about great friends are summed up
in this song. It is good for us to be that kind of friend
also.
There is nothing like receiving a double over in laughter
email from a friend. It makes a regular day smoother.
Just a hug for someone who is hurting or grieving means
so much. There seems to be so much detachment in our
world that we sometimes lose sight of close friendships and
just the tiniest gesture of caring goes a long way.

When we struggle with trying economic times let's not
forget to help each other and be a little kinder. Bring a
smile to someone's face. I know you can!