Tribute to 8 Special Friends

I have many blessings in my life. One is 8 fabulous college friends who try to meet for dinner every couple of months. Our friend M keeps us organized and connected - thank you so much M! Tonight was the night 8 of us gathered for pizza and wine!

We are a confident, loud and fun group of women. Here is how the 8 of us stack up:

- 8 have good health although several use reading glasses
- 8 work and 4 of those 8 are self-employed
- 8 have children who are boys, girls, biological, adopted, step-children ranging from preschool to high school (14 kids in total)
- 7 are married and 2 of those 7 are on their 2nd marriage
- 3 are married to their college sweetheart
- 3 have been divorced
- We are Christians, Greek Orthodox, Jewish and Not Sure
- We are past weddings and baby showers and are raising children, facing aging parents and seeing death of loved ones

And the bonus: We look pretty damn good for women at mid-life

I consider myself privileged to be in this group - how did I get so lucky? Each woman is full of gifts for this world:

K - loving, kind and beautiful; beauty is inside and out on this one
M - the glue to the group; disciplined, ageless and able to do anything - really
S - quirky, smart, fun-loving, pragmatic, open to what is not obvious
B - open-minded, unique in spirit, responsible, does things own way
B - stable, fun, fashionable, successful, contagious humor and laughter
L - surprising, decisive, clever, secure, full of faith
A - hilarious, spirited, loyal, opinionated, strong, always true to self

I honestly look forward to growing old with these women.