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One of the great realizations I have had in my fifty or so years is that, at any point in time we have relatively few true friends. In my observations it seems that the usual number is just three to five. Particularly blessed folks may have more, but the work and commitment required to develop and maintain true friendships prevents us from properly developing those relationships.

My great challenge is to identify those in my circle of close acquaintances who I can truly call a friend. It is with those folks that I want to invest my time and resources. Life is too short to miss opportunities at building friendships with those that will stand with me for no other reason than it is me and we are friends.

p>My hope for you is that, when needed, you will find your friends close to your side. br> -- Joe Strader br> Glasgow, Kentucky /p> p> Let me try to explain to the bewildered Mr. Henry what irked his expat friend in Europe. In defining "elite" he defined his friend. And it cut too close to the bone. Larry, being the good soul he is, is the victim of unrequited love. He admired the talent and thought he admired the man. It's not the same. But it is better to be Lawrence Henry than Guitar Man who doesn't love his country enough to live in it. br> -- Diane Smith /p> p> BUCK ROGERS STOPS HERE br> Re: George H. Wittman's Dr. Strangelove Visits Iran

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