and then afterwards I watched
and then finished the evening with a couple of episodes of The Golden Girls:
I didn't set out to watch all these shows in a row like that and it didn't dawn on me until the Golden Girls came on but what was interesting to me was that each of these shows had the same dynamics in them: Four very different women, each with their own quirks and strengths and weaknesses, four very different backgrounds, and one very loyal and forgiving friendship.
And I thought "Wow....that would truly be great to have." That all of them are friends and they always have each other's back. No matter what. And even though there are squabbles and the occasional "She did WHAT?!?!", they always end up forgiving each other and boosting each other up, and they're always there for one another. How can it get any better than that?
Now admittedly, I do have my friends like that, or at least I like to think I do. Vanessa and Janie and Teresa and Vickie are the four that come to mind. (I know that makes 5 of us instead of the 4, but you get the picture. And except that Vanessa and Janie are the only ones who know each other.) We all come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, and I am really glad they are my friends. But we don't live in the same place and can't hang out on a regular basis and that is what I miss. It isn't anyone's fault of course, life just happens.
But oh to have that kind of friendships where I could just call everyone and we could meet at Starbucks and hash out my (or whoever's) problems. Maybe realistically though, it is unrealistic. I can't say that I know of anyone who has that kind of group, and when people work and have families, it doesn't seem quite possible, even though on these shows these women have all that. Then again it is TV. (But it would be nice in real life.)
Still, I would like to tell each of my friends, You each make my world a better place. Thank You for being my friend.
I feel as though we have that type of friendship and I miss not being closer together; especially as I get older. I always know that I can talk to you about anything and you won't judge me. We can laugh together, and cry together; unfortunately we have to do it long distance too much of the time. I, too, thank you for being my friend, Sharlsie.
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't fit in to the Sex and the City nor do I fit the category for Desperate Housewives, but I definitely fit into the Golden Girls crowd. We do have lots of fun when we get together and we know the best and worst of each other's lives. It's a privilege to call you "friend" my dear Sharl. We will still be friends as we walk down the lane together with our walkers in front of us. Yes, and our walkers will have those bright yellow tennis balls stuck to each leg of the walker so we can slide along when we no longer can push those things! Oh yes, it will be fun to the very end.
ReplyDeleteAs I look back at the years we have known each other, I think now what sticks out in my mind is that no matter how far away you are or how long we go without seeing each other, we still have that special connection that is unlike any other. We just seem to know and feel things. And that is one of th things that makes our friendship so very special. As we grow older thru the next many years I see our bond growing stronger. For as we do grow older friends are more important than ever. Thank you dear friend for being you and being in my life.
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