CHERRY VALLEY - A benefit pancake breakfast will be held Sunday form 7am to 1pm at the Cherry Valley Fire House.
The proceeds will benefit the Cherry Valley-Springfield FFA. The cost is $12 per person. Kids five and under eat free.
Captain Christian Brown Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution member Amanda Collins received the Oath of Membership at their meeting on April 5 held at The Gathering Place. Membership Chair Leslie Smith and Chaplain Priscilla Davis led the Oath of Membership. Following, a program about the services available at The Gathering Place and specifically those related to veterans was given by Liz Kosier, Activities and Events Director. Pictured from left: Priscilla Davis, Amanda Collins, Leslie Smith, Regent Jean Yaro.
By Alexis Pencar
SHARON SPRINGS — The American Legion Post 1269 of Sharon Springs has gone above and beyond again! There will be a Purple Heart Presentation for Mr. Bobby Whitbeck on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 PM in Sharon Springs. Through community connections, it was made known that there was an issue that needed correcting and the American Legion got to work!
In 1968 Whitbeck joined the Marine Corps and went to Vietnam. In Vietnam, he was in combat and was wounded. He was entitled to receive a Purple Heart when he returned home, however, he never received it.
For the past 6 months, the American Legion of Sharon Springs has been working tirelessly to correct this issue and they now have the Purple Heart!
There will be a presentation of the long-awaited and highly deserved Purple Heart to Mr. Whitbeck during the American Legion monthly meeting.
Join for this Purple Heart presentation and celebration on Tuesday, April 16th around 6:00 PM at the Sharon Community Building located at 129 Main Street Sharon Springs, NY 13459.
This is another fantastic example of the hard work and dedication of our local Sharon Springs American Legion Post 1269.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's mission statement is: To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
The Legion is always looking for new members! If you are interested in becoming an American Legion member, volunteering, donating, or more, please contact Commander Paul Todd at (518) 649-0024 for more information.
Rob Spieler of Sharon Springs in Ezra, Israel as a Representative of Renegade Relief Runners.
Bombing seen from Rob’s location in Kibbutz Ezra, close to the Gaza Strip.
Patches representing the work in Israel.
By Alexis Pencar
EREZ, ISRAEL — Rob Spieler of Sharon Springs recently arrived in Israel as a representative of Renegade Relief Runners and has generously taken the time to supply us with an exclusive update and photos. Spieler is specifically providing assistance to Kibbutz Erez, a region located just 1 kilometer north of the Gaza Strip.
From Rob:
4/4/2024
Erez, Israel
While I was in Mykolaiv Ukraine October 7, working on Nadia's house, by day, we heard reports of the savage attack by Hamas.
Even in the environment we were in, the accounts were particularly overwhelming. I was tempted to fly into Israel direct from Krakow as I was planning to go home soon anyway, as you may remember.
Being rather run down from events in Ukraine, I chose the latter. It was time to regroup and get away from the boom.
A few months home to unwind, the family rejoiced with the birth of my granddaughter Freya, to my daughter Brianna and Ryan Negron in January.
Once again I was stirred to help the children, parents, and elderly. Once again the resilience of a people drives me. Once again, as Americans, we help those that can't help themselves.
After making arrangements through my cousin and a Jewish organization in New Jersey, I was able to secure a spot at the Kibbutz Erez in Central Israel, to help them get ready for those evacuated to return.
I teamed up with two other American volunteers and we tackled repairs to a few damaged walls and got them in paint, not unlike the work Renegade Relief Runners did at Nadia's house in Kherson Oblast.
Tidying up of areas, making sure a field was ready for planting and BBQ for the troops returning from Gaza.
All work, or times of boredom, and no play...so my gracious neighbors Joe and Shilat let me tag along on their trip to the Red Sea and on a later date showed me around Jerusalem.
I write this to you as I sit listening to the quite loud Iron Dome defense system shooting down still more rockets from Gaza as a Bat Mitzvah party is going on two houses away. And the singing doesn't stop...that's resilience.
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If you missed the ongoing story and coverage that The Mountain Eagle News ran from August to December last year, Rob Spieler is a Renegade Relief Runner who went to Ukraine (on his 5th trip there) to help the Renegade Relief Foundation, a nonprofit that provides on-the-ground assistance to those suffering from the conflicts in Ukraine. The group is still there working to collect and deliver medical and humanitarian supplies from surrounding areas to Ukraine during a difficult time of increased military activity.
The Renegade Relief Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) Charity that assists the Renegade Relief Runners’ efforts in conflict zones by providing: Delivery of critical medical aid into areas with difficult access and supporting medical evacuation, delivery of food and water purification to areas deprived of basic needs, and supports/aids logistics and developing networks to provide continuing aid to areas most heavily impacted. If you are interested in donating to the Renegade Relief Foundation please visit www.renegaderelief.org
By Alexis Pencar
SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church will be holding their annual Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th.
On Saturday, there will be a Bake Sale from 9:00 AM until 12 noon, and there will be a Bag Sale following from 12 noon until 2:00 PM.
This is an excellent way to support this hard working parish. Any donations for the sale may be left in the back entry any time.
On Monday, April 15th from 10:00 AM until 12 noon, all items will be free.
The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church is located on Route 20, across from the Sharon Springs Central School at 511 US-20 Sharon Springs, NY 13459. For more information please call (518) 284-2200.
By Tori Edwards
SHARON SPRINGS - Students at Sharon Spring Central School are getting back into the routine after a well-needed Spring Break.
As students head into the fourth quarter, they have some big events coming their way! It is beginning with FBLA State Leadership conferences starting this week! Followed by the Spring All County Band and Choir Concert that will be held in Middleburgh on April 20th.
The school will be holding their Annual Talent Show on April 26th during their morning program. Participants will perform their skills and hobbies to their classmates, faculty, and parents. That is a voluntary event for the students. The Sharon Springs Free Library will be doing a book giveaway on Saturday April 20th 10am to 4pm, all donations are accepted till Thursday April 18th. Let’s Go Spartans!
By Alexis Pencar
Hey Neighbors!
What an interesting last week with the Solar Eclipse on Monday! I hope everyone was able to view it safely! It was one to remember! Our area wasn’t as busy, but there were plenty of places just north of us in Totality that were inundated with road-tripping spectators.
Looks like cloudy conditions and rain with highs that will be bouncing around from 40s to the 70s over the next week! It’ll be up and down and all around for temps through April.
Happy Birthday to Tom Reynolds this week! Wish him Happy Birthday if you see him around town!
Did you know Friday, April 12th is Grilled Cheese Day? Don’t forget to make grilled cheese!
The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church will be holding their Spring Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 12th and 13th. On Saturday, there will also be a Bake Sale from 9:00-12 noon, and a Bag Sale from 12-2:00 PM. On Monday, April 15th from 10:00-12 noon, all items will be free. The church is located on Route 20, across from the school. Donations for the sale may be left in the back entry any time.
Mark your calendars for the big Easter Egg Hunt at SSCS sponsored by KNK Landscaping scheduled for Saturday, April 20th at 12 PM.
The Sharon Springs Rescue Squad is a cornerstone of the community! With many active members, they are always looking for new volunteers for Drivers, First Responders, Social Members, and EMT’s. SSRS will fund any training that is needed. SSRS meets the first Monday of the month at 7 PM and would be happy to answer any questions on how to support your community.
The American Legion Post 1269 of Sharon Springs is looking for new members! If you are interested in becoming an American Legion member, volunteering, or even donating to the many wonderful causes the Legion supports, please contact Commander Paul Todd at (518) 649-0024 for more information.
The Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! They are located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from the school (511 US Route 20, Sharon’s Springs, NY 13459). They are always accepting donations! If you or someone you know is in need of the Pantry, the hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or follow them on Facebook.
Sharon Springs Free Library
Remember that your library is available online, visit shsfreelib.mvls.info for more information.
Mrs. Fralick offers storytime for children on Thursday's at 10:00 am every week and includes a story or two, a craft, and a snack.
The Library is back to their regular hours as of April 1st. They are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed.
For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.
Worship Services
The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.
The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.
The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.
The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.
Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.
Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site
Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.
To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!
By Elizabeth Barr
COBLESKILL — Thai Cuisine is available Fridays beginning this month crafted with love by Sunee. The Dairy Deli is closed and had their auction on Wednesday, but you can still get the fantastic Thai food in Cobleskill by Sunee at the Tagua Nut Cafe.
Tagua Nut Gift Shop & Café at 509 West Main Street will be hosting Thai Cuisine Nights, which started April 5th from 5 – 9 pm prepared by Sunee former cook at the Dairy Deli. She has been recognized as one of the best cooks for Thai food in the area. Every Friday you can embark on a culinary journey. Currently, this will be dine-in only but watch Tagua Nut’s Facebook page for changes. Reservations are requested at this time. Tagua Nut is also a sandwich shop that serves lunch and breakfast. They do juicing, smoothies, and frappes and have excellent coffee. There are fun things on the menu like a Budda Bowl, Paninis, Quesadillas, wraps, and a Milk Bubble Tea. Healthy options are available as well as gluten-free options. They have a 4.7 out of 5 on Google reviews. Some of the Google reviews say, friendly staff, clean restaurant, warm atmosphere, welcoming and friendly service. Check out their website taguanutgiftshop.com for the menu and further details. To reserve your spot for the Thai dinner call 518-234-2628.
Sooner or later, you will find yourself on Rte. 212 southwest of Saugerties. We use that stretch of the highway when we go to Opus 40 or on to Woodstock. Our most recent drive was back in autumn. It was in upstate New York; were we watching out for some beautiful fall foliage? Don’t be silly; of course not! We are always on the watch for some interesting geology, especially if we can turn it into a column. We’re good at that because we have been in the business for decades. We truly have trained eyes – and minds.
Take a look at our photo. We took it when we were going down Rte. 212 to do a PowerPoint lecture. There it was, right along the right (northwest) side of the highway. We saw a fine ledge of rock. That’s not terribly unusual, is it? We see similar outcrops all over, in fact everywhere we go. But this one was special. Look carefully and you will just make out a smooth, flat and vertical surface, a wall of rock. And there was more; as we drove down the road, we passed several other outcrops, and each one displayed the same things. Smooth walls of rock seemed to be in fashion in this part of the town of Woodstock. That, indeed, was unusual. Once again, like so many other times, we had some explaining to do.
We have written about these features several times. This sort of wall is a structure called a geological joint. Geologists like to say that the rock here is jointed. There was a chapter, - no, a moment in time - when all this rock came to break up along those fractures. The likely explanation has to do with plate tectonics. We think that it went something like this: several hundred million years ago Africa collided with eastern North America. The collision squeezed the bedrock all along the collision zone. That actually did very little harm to those rocks, but then Africa broke away and began drifting back to the southeast. That’s when the pressure on those rocks was so reduced that they became unstable. They expanded and then they fractured along many, many of those joint planes. Given time, and we mean a lot of time, weathering and erosion brought those joints to the surface, many of them along Rte. 212. Had we solved our problem? Nope - not quite – not yet.
But that did get us to the next problem that needed solving. Why were there so many of these joints exposed along this stretch of highway? That is unusual; it does need explaining. We got a good map out and, bingo, there was the solution! It just happens that Rte. 212 has a northeast-southwest compass direction hereabouts. That’s important because those joints all display the very same pattern. Africa had approached from the southeast in its collision, and it had drifted back the same way as it departed. All the bedrock here had been squeezed and then expanded along the same compass orientation. When they built the highway, long ago, they had to cut onto the bedrock and of course that exposed the joints. All of them are parallel to the road. Now, we had, indeed, solved the whole problem.
All these mental gymnastics were not the least bit unusual for the two of us. We had gone out for a drive and found puzzles exposed in the roadside rock exposures. We pondered these and, when we got home, got that map out and cracked the problem. Geologists are like that. In fact, all scientists are like that. Keep reading our columns, maybe you will become like that too. It could happen.
Contact the authors at randjtitus@prodigy.net. Join their facebook page “The Catskill Geologist. Read their blogs at “thecatskillgeologist.com.”
Legendary photographers Chris Moore and Elaine Mayes at Art Up in Margaretville
Moore chatting with fashion experts Lisa Susan Scalf and Mercedes Gonzalez
Photography on display by Elaine Mayes
Visitor at Art Up viewing the works of Chris Moore
MARGARETVILLE — The opening reception of Elaine Mayes and Christopher Moore was a great opportunity to meet and mingle with these two very accomplished street photographers accompanied by close friends and loved ones at the Margaretville gallery Art Up this past Saturday. Mayes included several of her photos from Hawaii and one of her epic San Fransisco 1960’s images. While Moore shared some of his street images of NYC and other photos of his travels.
Mayes has an impressive body of work extending back to 1967 Haight-Ashbury San Francisco street portraits, as well as her book called ‘It Happened in Monterey’ of the epic concert of the Monterey Pop Festival which included photos of The Who, Grateful Dead, The Mammas and the Papas, Janis Joplin, and more. Mayes is featured in a documentary called the ‘Complete Monterey Pop’ which features commentary of her experiences at this historic musical event. Mayes moved to NYC and was a founding member and chair of the NYU Tisch School photography department. Included in the Art Up gallery exhibition is a photograph of hippies that Mayes said she followed down to the beach. Mayes has traveled the world shooting photos and many of the images she chose for this exhibition are very impressive images that represent her extraordinary eye for captivating iconic scenes through her travels. At this exhibition, it was a bit too loud to get a full interview with Mayes, but there’s hope that a more extensive interview with her will happen in the Mountain Eagle soon.
As for Mr. Moore, this reporter had the joy of spending time with him on the Friday before the opening reception for several hours at Art Up listening to his epic tales of what it was like coming up in the photography world through the nineteen seventies and eighties.
Moore outlines his pathway into the world of photography, “Photography for me began with the Christmas gift of a Kodak Fiesta Camera from my grandmother in the early 1960s. Later, armed with a photography degree from Pratt Institute, I moved into the working world with three great jobs for a young person, first as a lab technician, then as first assistant for a well-known commercial photographer”. Moore is a fascinating person to listen to, as he’s a tremendous storyteller. One of his favorite memories is of working with Jerry Abramowitz on the Billy Joel ‘Turnstiles’ album cover shoot at the Astor Place subway station. Moore recalls the annoyed subway riders trying to get on with their day with a huge photo shoot production blocking the turnstiles, as Joel’s wife, Christie Brinkley, was sitting in her Bentley up street level. Moore also spent several years on the staff of Pratt Institute’s photography tech department. He says, “It was like heaven because I had been fully funded to experiment with all the tools and film available at the expense of the college.”
When Moore branched out on his own, he describes this period of needing to be explicitly perfect with his shoots. He recalls working for thirty-one days straight on occasions, “I subsequently founded my own studio, producing editorial work for such clients as New York Magazine and Fairchild Publications, before moving into catalog work for outlets like Bloomindale's and Fairchild. It was a great living, until it wasn't. Now I'm free to concentrate on my art. My interests are eclectic and wide-ranging, although I have a particular attraction to urban details. I've never lost my passion for images captured by a camera. For me, photography is magic.”
As for Moore’s street-photography, he preferred old nineteen thirties Zeiss Kodak cameras that would only be good for three shots at a time, but he says he preferred them because they were far superior for black and white photos compared to anything else. However, today Moore is fascinated with his new Fuji camera. Moore’s two most impressive pieces in this exhibition are the Peggy’s Cove Nova Scotia busted up fishing boat which is a rugged but intriguing colorful image from this well-known fishing community. Moore also includes a series of NYC street scenes which features a Felix the Cat graffiti image that is incredibly impressive. Moore has also donated a print to the upcoming Margaretville Hospital auction fundraiser event that will be happening in May.
See @artupmargaretville on Instagram for more information This exhibition runs through April 28th
By Jean Thomas
I have three favorite insect villains. They’re all predictable, persistent, and pesky. I’ve been nattering lately about climate change and how it can affect life cycles of just about everything. Insects are among the life forms that can take advantage of change, because their life cycles are abbreviated and they can adapt more quickly. Somehow, this always seems to favor the pesky ones.
I started on this whole subject because I have a dog who requires daily emptying. I have a track through some woods that is always an adventure for both of us. There are many small seasonal rivulets and small ponds decorating the adjacent golf courses. When the temperature remains below, say, forty degrees Fahrenheit, it is wonderful. So this time of year I don’t need to slather myself in repellents to fight the villains. Except this year. We have already had several very warm days. Tuesday almost reached eighty degrees.
Villains are opportunists. I’ve seen a few mosquitoes hovering in a confused fashion around the edges of ponds, having hatched without an available meal. Not a problem, yet. I’ve heard from neighbors about ticks hitchhiking inside from leaf raking expeditions. Not entirely uncommon, as they get transported around by nice warm mice and may show up year-round. Either of these can be dealt with pretty readily. But then comes the dreaded and legendary black fly. I encountered a small population of them several times this past week. They’re not supposed to show up until May, according to the (voluminous) literature. The life cycle goes like this: eggs are laid on underwater rocks. When the larvae hatch, they attach to the rocks and gather food as it floats past. Once the water reaches the correct temperature, they hatch into little humpbacked flies about 1/8” long. Now all those tiny seasonal babbling brooks are very shallow and warm up fairly quickly. Some of them provide perfect conditions. So what happens next is very interesting if you’re not being attacked. The males passively fly around and look for pretty flowers with pollen and nectar to eat. The females head out in search of warm blooded animals. They want the blood to nurture their eggs. Preferences are dark colors and attractive aromas of CO2, sweat, perfumes and anything sweet. This can describe many animals native to the region, but they seem to have the most fun with humans. They bounce off your face or any other skin you haven’t covered up. They usually bite painlessly, but inject a substance to cause the most discomfort. The experts say their prime hunting time is around sunset and they don’t feed at night. So what’s a human to do? Well, with all three of these villains, there are many repellants available. Use any of them with caution, and read the labels thoroughly. If you’re still unsure, contact your local office of Cornell Cooperative Extension for advice. It’s early, so we don’t need to panic. Preparation can avoid a lot of itching, scratching and cussing. In addition to the repellant sprays, there are fashionable nets to wear over our heads when venturing into the danger zones on hiking trails. These are wonderful for the flying pests. At the other end, white socks pulled up OVER your pants legs can be a charming way to deter ticks. By the way, this can minimize poison ivy encounters as well. If it’s any comfort, be aware that trout and frogs and bats and some birds eat the flying villains in both larval and insect stages, and opossums and turkeys and frogs and squirrels will eat ticks. Just remind yourself of that while you put a cold pack on your bites.
I’m beginning to think that there may be something to this idea of global climate change. It seems that our usual spring has been replaced with a monsoon season. It has been raining forever and just keeps on coming. Just last month my favorite weatherman was telling me that we were inches below the level of annual rainfall that we usually get. I’m not sure how they arrive at this average, being scientists, I’m sure it involved making a bunch of mathematical calculations and sneaking a peek or two at the “Old Farmers Almanac”. However they do it, it seems that now we are inches above the annual average and we’re supposed to get another one or two inches today. The seven day forecast has rain clouds over six of the days. I guess it’s something I’ll just have to get used to. Having achieved the lofty rank of Life Scout back in the days of boyhood, I decided to “Be Prepared”. I remembered that the real expert in rain preparedness was probably Noah so I decided to build a sturdy craft, just in case. I fired up my computer and went to “cubit” since the Bible wasn’t real specific about how big one was. In the interest of educating or refreshing your memory, here’s what I found—a cubit is the length of your arm from your elbow to the tip of your middle finger. Actually it was the King’s arm that was used so the measurement would be somewhat standardized. This still left the possibility for a large variance depending on the size of the King. Suppose the King was a pro basketball player, that would be a big cubit, if he was crowned at the age of three, that would be a little cubit. If, like Noah, you were using cubits to build a boat, this variance could have your end result range in size from an aircraft carrier to a canoe. I decided to use the size of the Queen’s arm since there were no kings available. She was off at work and anyways she has a hard time understanding my need for unusual data at times. I measure one of her blouses from the elbow to the cuff and added six inches and figured that that would be close enough. With the needed dimensions in hand, next came rounding up the needed materials to build the boat. Telly, my faithful canine companion suggested making a boat out of recycled materials. We checked out the recycling bin but constructing a usable craft out of an empty wine bottle, five tuna fish cans, two butter containers, a ball of aluminum foil and a couple Chinese take out containers just didn’t seem feasible. We decided we didn’t really need a boat since I’m a pretty good swimmer so we decided to wait it out so we went out and sat on the porch and watched it rain. We watched some mallards and a couple of Canada geese swimming around the bird feeder and snacking on the seeds that were floating there. Telly decided that he heard nature’s call and needed to take a walk. I put on my life vest and strapped Telly’s on him, we splashed our way to the nearest bush. He tried to lift his leg in his customary fashion but kept floating away from his target. I told him that it was OK, that he could pee in the pool we were standing in. This solved the problem and we slogged our way back to the porch where we decided to sit and wait until next Wednesday. Next Wednesday is the one day the weatherman had a little sun pasted on his chart. We sat and watched the rain fall and agreed that climate change was a terrible problem.
Thought for the week—Talk is cheap—except when Congress does it.
Until next week, may you and yours be happy and well.
Whittle12124@yahoo.com
CATSKILLS REGION — Friendships: There are many different kinds – long-time friends, college friends, work friends, new friends, friends that used to be friends. My definition is knowing there is someone that cares about me and makes me smile and happy that they are in my life.
In this region made up of mostly small towns and villages where school rivalries exist, we interact with others at school functions and shop in the local stores owned by neighbors, friend of the family or part of our own family. Being out and about eventually leads us to meeting someone we’d like to have as a friend. Friendships can start when we’re young and last our whole lives due to the make-up of our region. Or you form a new friendship with someone for a short while before one of you moves on.
Friendships are built on many things; that “thing” that draws you to a certain person and keeps you involved in their life and they in yours. Even though years can pass without seeing that person, you still consider that person a friend because that bond was made in the beginning.
My life has been blessed with many life-long friends. Growing up in this area you knew your classmates due to small class sizes. They remain forever friends. Moving on to college you make more friends who you probably don’t see often but still think about. The next chapter is starting a job where you make more friends and as life continues you may have numerous jobs and opportunities to make many more friends. Some remain in your life forever, others were short-timers but had some impact on your life.
Are you a People Collector? Not all of us are good at making (and keeping) friends. How many do you keep along the way? Why do some disappear – is it you or them who find the connection you had is gone? Do they move out of your life because they want to or have you changed the direction of your life? Have you done something that they considered hurtful? We try to be the best we can be especially since friends make our lives better.
Take a minute to think about the friendships you treasure. I have life-long friends from grammar school who mean a great deal to me. Even though I lived part of my life 3,000 miles away from them I knew I could call them at any time and when I returned the friendships were intact.
Without friends in your life affects how you live your life. Depression, loneliness, and sadness can take over our lives but friendships keep us alive and in touch. If you do one thing after reading this, reach out to a friend and say hello. It may make their day!
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