I hadn't seen one of my closest friends in weeks.
She’s been deep in a work project, the kind that swallows your calendar whole. So we did what women do when time is short — we got creative.
We met at a store she needed to visit for a client. We strolled the aisles, talked about everything and nothing - the way you only can with someone who knows the whole story. Every few minutes she'd stop mid-sentence — "look at this vase, it's perfect for the bathroom" — and then pick right back up where we left off.
We ended the day with a drink. Her project moved forward. My friendship bucket was full.
Turns out you don't need a whole afternoon. You just need a little creativity and someone worth showing up for.
This feels too good to keep to yourself.
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TODAY’S PICKS
THE FEATURE
The Midlife Friendship Gap.
You're not broken. You're just in the chapter where friendship takes more effort — and matters more than it ever has.
THE REFLECTION
Why a Little Pessimism Might Be Good for You.
Pessimism gets a bad rap. But one philosopher argues it might be the secret to living — and loving — better.
Is there something in your life you’ve become more patient with - once you’ve stop expecting things to be easy?
THE WILDCARD
The Case for Eavesdropping.
It gets a bad rap. But listening in on strangers turns out to be one of the more human things you can do — and good for you too.
My answer:
That Saturday. A home goods store in the middle of a to-do list. Didn't see it coming.
