Best Friend

In the summer of 1966, when our family moved from rural Rooks County, Kansas to the mean streets of a Wichita neighborhood called Pleasant Valley (with a culture reflective of its name), my Mom would not let me ride my bicycle on streets that were paved. …

When I was in high school, a friend asked me about my definition of a best friend. “What do you think of a best friend?”, she asked. As I stayed silent, she rambled on her definition. I still remember every word she said, “A best friend is not your friend…

She said she would come pick me up at 1pm. At noon I was still in the shower, letting bothersome thoughts swirl around like a psychedelic yin and yang. Am I sad? Am I okay? Am I functioning correctly? I’m so fat. But I’m healthy. I could be so pretty…

We were supposed to sing at the top of our lungs We were on our way to being best friends forever Our eternal flame was put out by a misstep in judgment I drive now but nobody was ever able to fill your place — — — — — —…

Friendships can sometimes be tricky to navigate. A good friendship is one you can’t imagine life without, particularly when you have been through a lot together, there’s a bond that seems unbreakable. Yet, life comes at us fast and as individuals we grow at different stages and for the most…

Handmade gifts are probably the best way to show that the recipient is appreciated. You know how great that feeling is, so why not let your friends know that they’re appreciated, especially on special occasions? Whether it’s a birthday, a holiday, or just a random day of the week, these…