friendship is . . .

getting a call at 8 something in the morning to make sure you are alright since you hadn't put the garbage out yet.

getting a call from Publix with instructions on how to get the lemon out of the squeeze bottle you've been fighting with . . . because it didn't register that the bottle would even require directions but you weren't utterly estatic using a towel and a pair of pliers.

getting wonderful art goodies in the mail from across the state that brighten your day.

suggestions for a phone-a-thon . . .  I'm still giggling over that one. it made my week.

support from someone whose been there and done that and still has the heart to help you through it.

being dragged out of the cave to go kayaking, have lunch, or just lending an ear.

a kidlet who gets totally outraged on your behalf . . .  p.s. she is more than a friend.

to all the women in my life:  thank you for being here.  i love you.