Friends, Lines & Porta-Johns

What goes on in & around lines is a study in humanity . I enjoy being around folks ( for the most part) & conversation is a significant part of my career & social life.

I have enjoyed quite a few "conversations" this week. The subjects have ranged from the financial crisis , football, work related, this Blogspot (thanks to Bill , my P.R. director!) & of course during our running. It seems to me that we are defintely created to be "social creatures" to one degree or another.

I met some new folks this week @ a meeting & of course talked w/ old friends @ work & while running. I even had some brief conversation in the lunch line & of all places ,while waiting to use the Porta John ! BTW , have you ever been in that line ? !
Anyway , the art of conversation is becoming a lost art. Blame the Ipod generation or whatever you choose. We have simply gotten away from it @ times.

I am thankful for conversation this week. I am thankful for friends that listen & talk back while we run or waiting in line @ a meeting. So, "thanks" ( you know who you are ! ), for the "words" ...even though you might have been bored or"pre-occupied" w/ something else !,@ least you "faked"it !!!

Seek some conversation, encourage someone, slow down & have some coffee on the porch ....it will be worth it to all !!

Proverbs 17:17: A friend is always loyal, & a brother is born to help in time of need.
Proverbs 18:24: There are "friends" that destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.