“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

In this odd and reflective time of “staying safe at home” I think we all focus on what’s most important – our family and our friends.

Friendship is a precious gift and I am fortunate to have been blessed with some amazing friends in my life. Like our family, most are quite spread out geographically and I miss the lunches, trips, golf, and card games that were the settings for so many talks, shared confidences, and laughter. Communicating through electronics is just not the same – although I am very thankful we have those options to keep in touch.

Today’s blog is a tribute to my friends and since I don’t think many would like to see their picture on this public blog, I have collected a few favorite wildlife pics to serve as stand-ins.

Stay safe.