May I take a moment to tell you about my friend Lorie? She has known me a very long time. Since college. Neither of us has done anything remarkable really. We are remarkable people to each other, but no one really knows our name. She stayed in Nebraska after college and I came east, so I guess the most remarkable thing about us is that we have stayed friends all these years—best friends, really—without having much in common in our day-to-day lives, beliefs, or interests. Oh, there were years when we lost touch, but we always reconnected, and as the decades pass, our connection grows stronger without any expectation from either of us about how the other needs to behave. I have nothing to offer her, nor she me, other than the fact that she knows me, and I her, in a way that others don’t. I can show my worst self, and she will always end the conversation with, “Love you Weenie,” which was her college name for everyone.
What a wonderful recap of a wonderful relationship. I had forgotten you spent time in Sint Maarten. Jean and I went there 40 years or so ago with Tinka and Bud Topping and stayed at Oysterpond Resort that was somehow connected with Larry Ingolia...then a Hampton Day School parent. We loved it and now...4+ decades later we will vacation there for two weeks in January. This time, on the French side, not far from Marigot. We will think of you every day. I promise.
A beautiful story and tribute to your friendship. She's correct, you're a great writer! I love to read your stories. And I too have spent some time in SXM. It is very different now for sure. But fond memories for me.
What a wonderful recap of a wonderful relationship. I had forgotten you spent time in Sint Maarten. Jean and I went there 40 years or so ago with Tinka and Bud Topping and stayed at Oysterpond Resort that was somehow connected with Larry Ingolia...then a Hampton Day School parent. We loved it and now...4+ decades later we will vacation there for two weeks in January. This time, on the French side, not far from Marigot. We will think of you every day. I promise.
What a beautiful and deep relationship with a long standing friend. Thanks for sharing - it got me to think about my own "Lorie"..."Judy"!
great commentary on friendship
What a charming, moving and heartfelt tribute your friendship. It’s a wonderful piece… one of your best.
A beautiful story and tribute to your friendship. She's correct, you're a great writer! I love to read your stories. And I too have spent some time in SXM. It is very different now for sure. But fond memories for me.