As previously mentioned, my friends are my family.  I am fortunate to have several LONG friendships, most of which have grown and changed over the years.  There are a few that I have lost that have radically impacted my life and that is something that I will talk about from time to time.  The only way I can do this is to write letters.  I will do this eventually, just not today.  Today I’m in a great mood, my makeup is actually staying on, and I just don’t have it in me to go there.  However, by putting it out there, I’m mentally preparing myself.