FOUR BESTIE BABES

              Years ago, when we lived in New Mexico 

(a long story to be explained in a future blog),

 I HAD to purchase this sweet print of Four Indian Maidens, 

who seemed to be "hanging out together"

in a circle of great affection.   

They reminded me of my own three "Besties", 

Marianne, Judy, and Mary, 

and the special joy and closeness we felt with each other.  

That framed print still hangs in my home 

where I can see it every day

 and celebrate this incredible bond 

we continue to share through the years.

Years ago, we posed for this picture together,

 and I feel that love vividly...

THE FOUR BESTIES

(Me, Mary, Judy, Marianne, left to right)

Don't we just look like we share a special secret?  Can't you see the link between us? 

Marianne and Judy were friends from grammar school--Marianne from the age 5--

and Mary became my instant friend the moment I met her

in the Teachers Lounge where we taught high school together.

Mary became absorbed into our small group as if she had been there all along.

An added bonus:  our husbands became friends, 

so we could enjoy many social events together.  

We hosted frequent themed potluck "progressive" dinner for years.

We still "have" to share an occasional brunch together.

That special dynamic, 

of secrets shared, 

joys celebrated, 

sufferings eased, 

sorrows consoled, 

that thread so ethereal yet steely strong

 will bind us together

forever.

IT'S THE JOYOUS CONVERSATION 

THAT REALLY HAD 

NO BEGINNING

NOR WILL EVER, 

EVER 

END.