Billie's Folly

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.  People dance in and out of our lives.  We may not know for how long and we may not realize the depth and impact of the relationship until it's over, but all of these people play a role in the cycle of our lives and contribute to our connection to others and growth as individuals.  

I heard something the other day that stopped me in my tracks.  " For all we read online in a year, we could have read hundreds of books--but we haven't read one !"  Even though I mostly read fiction, I believe reading books adds significantly to my life, stimulates my mind and furthers my education in literature and knowledge about life, humanity and the world.