Comments on: Friendship Circles http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/ Insights into my artistic endeavors and other things... Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:35:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dana http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-5020 Dana Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:40:24 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-5020 sounds like you are an excellent cook! i don't think that meal would be 'simple' for me...also, i love your teal bejeweled scarf. i have been interested in trying that yarn for a while. btw - i saw you at the 'no sheep' event at loopy - but didn't make it over to say hi before you left. hope to see you soon! sounds like you are an excellent cook! i don’t think that meal would be ’simple’ for me…also, i love your teal bejeweled scarf. i have been interested in trying that yarn for a while.

btw - i saw you at the ‘no sheep’ event at loopy - but didn’t make it over to say hi before you left. hope to see you soon!

]]> By: Amy Artisan » Springtime Fun http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-5001 Amy Artisan » Springtime Fun Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:51:01 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-5001 [...] to everyone for sharing your friendship memories on the previous blog entry! Congratulations to Amanda Cathleen, Erin, Laura & Sarah – a copy of The Friday Night [...] [...] to everyone for sharing your friendship memories on the previous blog entry! Congratulations to Amanda Cathleen, Erin, Laura & Sarah – a copy of The Friday Night [...]

]]> By: Amy's Sis http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4900 Amy's Sis Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:14:04 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4900 Congratulations on your 100th post, my dearest and longest friend! Congratulations on your 100th post, my dearest and longest friend!

]]> By: Robin http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4892 Robin Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:40:44 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4892 There are so many! Two that come to mind - I was in the hospital for 12 days in 1993 due to surgery for a pancreatic tumor. There was a nurse who was just there for me. We have exchanged Christmas cards and family pictures since that time. I'm due to see her again next week for lunch! Can't wait! Another more recent one --- Last Spring, I noticed on Yahoo Groups that a knitting group met every Tuesday night at Barnes & Noble in Richmond, VA. I wandered in one night and felt an INSTANT connection to those ladies. They were/are a wonderful group and I'm fortunate to count them as my friends. My favorite friendship quote - "The difference between a good friend and a true friend -- When you're in jail, a good friend will come and bail you out. A true friend will be sitting beside you saying, "Damn, that was fun!!!"' There are so many! Two that come to mind - I was in the hospital for 12 days in 1993 due to surgery for a pancreatic tumor. There was a nurse who was just there for me. We have exchanged Christmas cards and family pictures since that time. I’m due to see her again next week for lunch! Can’t wait! Another more recent one — Last Spring, I noticed on Yahoo Groups that a knitting group met every Tuesday night at Barnes & Noble in Richmond, VA. I wandered in one night and felt an INSTANT connection to those ladies. They were/are a wonderful group and I’m fortunate to count them as my friends. My favorite friendship quote - “The difference between a good friend and a true friend — When you’re in jail, a good friend will come and bail you out. A true friend will be sitting beside you saying, “Damn, that was fun!!!”‘

]]> By: Meredith http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4890 Meredith Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:47:02 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4890 One very special friend of mine I have known since we were 4 years old. We have pictures of ourselves together at age 4 in these adorable sunflower ballet recital costumes. We weathered all of the rough years of middle school, high school, and college together, and she now has a child who is almost the same age we were when we first became friends. I totally agree with your comment about how even though you may be disconnected some times, the bond always seems to remain strong with the best of friends. Thanks for inspiring me to reflect on these special relationships! One very special friend of mine I have known since we were 4 years old. We have pictures of ourselves together at age 4 in these adorable sunflower ballet recital costumes. We weathered all of the rough years of middle school, high school, and college together, and she now has a child who is almost the same age we were when we first became friends. I totally agree with your comment about how even though you may be disconnected some times, the bond always seems to remain strong with the best of friends. Thanks for inspiring me to reflect on these special relationships!

]]> By: Debby http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4839 Debby Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:53:34 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4839 What a nice theme for a contest! I've enjoyed getting to know you through your blog, and meeting other blog friends. I can't imagine life without you all now! :) What separates the real friends from just acquaintances for me is your ability to be yourself with them, to show them all sides of your life and not fear that they will judge you. A couple of years ago, I went through a horrible time where my husband was in the hospital, my grandfather was dying, and my work situation was very stressful. There was only one friend I knew I could call and talk with who would take the time to listen and encourage me, and I have never forgotten that kindness. :) What a nice theme for a contest! I’ve enjoyed getting to know you through your blog, and meeting other blog friends. I can’t imagine life without you all now! :)

What separates the real friends from just acquaintances for me is your ability to be yourself with them, to show them all sides of your life and not fear that they will judge you. A couple of years ago, I went through a horrible time where my husband was in the hospital, my grandfather was dying, and my work situation was very stressful. There was only one friend I knew I could call and talk with who would take the time to listen and encourage me, and I have never forgotten that kindness. :)

]]> By: Michelle http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4797 Michelle Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:34:31 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4797 Hi Amy - I won't join in the contest as I already have a copy of the book, but 'twas me who took your photo with the Yarn Harlot, and I wanted to say how nice it was to meet you and spend time chatting with you in line. Hope to talk with you more in the future :) Hi Amy - I won’t join in the contest as I already have a copy of the book, but ’twas me who took your photo with the Yarn Harlot, and I wanted to say how nice it was to meet you and spend time chatting with you in line. Hope to talk with you more in the future :)

]]> By: Sarah http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4776 Sarah Sun, 15 Apr 2007 02:28:36 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4776 Goodness, how can I pick just one? I think my bloggy friendships have been a new thing in the past few years and friendships that I have really valued. You, among others, have been my go to people for knitting reviews, techniques I need help with, a good comment or compliment, or just a fun person to visit with about food, knitting, travel, or whatever! Thanks for keeping up a wonderful blog :) Goodness, how can I pick just one? I think my bloggy friendships have been a new thing in the past few years and friendships that I have really valued. You, among others, have been my go to people for knitting reviews, techniques I need help with, a good comment or compliment, or just a fun person to visit with about food, knitting, travel, or whatever! Thanks for keeping up a wonderful blog :)

]]> By: Becky http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4757 Becky Sat, 14 Apr 2007 01:25:40 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4757 Congrats on the milestone! No specific story, but I love how each friendship changes who I am. A small piece of that person becomes part of who I am, too. Congrats on the milestone!

No specific story, but I love how each friendship changes who I am. A small piece of that person becomes part of who I am, too.

]]> By: Amy http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4756 Amy Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:43:00 +0000 http://amyartisan.com/blog/2007/04/12/friendship-circles/#comment-4756 Great topic! And one that makes me feel lucky, as I struggle to think of just ONE good friendship moment? I'll just go with a recent one. Had lunch today with two good long-time friends. We hadn't gotten together in a long time. The conversation was all light and fun, as in the pros and cons of the Beauty Queens on the Amazing Race and which restaurant locally has the best mole. But even just sitting there and looking at these friends-of-decades, and things we've been through--personal disasters, medical crises, strained friendships, watching our parents age, all the usual--and still be friends even though we're all wildly different than we were when we met--speaks very well to the quality of good friendship, I think. Great topic! And one that makes me feel lucky, as I struggle to think of just ONE good friendship moment?

I’ll just go with a recent one. Had lunch today with two good long-time friends. We hadn’t gotten together in a long time. The conversation was all light and fun, as in the pros and cons of the Beauty Queens on the Amazing Race and which restaurant locally has the best mole. But even just sitting there and looking at these friends-of-decades, and things we’ve been through–personal disasters, medical crises, strained friendships, watching our parents age, all the usual–and still be friends even though we’re all wildly different than we were when we met–speaks very well to the quality of good friendship, I think.

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