Being ill, sucks! That’s just it. For all the fancy things we strive to own, dream about – a simple cold will bring all of that crashing. Then all you wish for is to get better. Health is of real value – dont take it for granted.

How as we age – we spend less and less time with our friends. Our ability to make new ones goes down. Value the time with those friends who want the best for you, will feel proud of you, will stand by you and yet shower you with the best of jibes, make fun of you, pull your leg, keep your ego in check, disagree with you – it is with them you feel real. Someone asked me for a quote for a newspaper and the first thought that crossed my mind was .. me? Really? And if my friends heard of this they would probably find a way to make a joke of it that would last the evening and I would be the butt of it. And yet I know they would be proud of these wins and achievements.

My opinion of people is swayed by how kindly and respectfully they treat a person who can do nothing for them.