be active: meet a stranger, make a friend

Reblogged from THE JOLYN PROJECT:

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Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships because its bond is based on unconditional love for another human being. We, humans, expand our world in social situations. Even the most timid of us must admit that the addition of another human being to share, to communicate, to bond with is priceless in this life. We typically forget the greatness of meeting a stranger and making a new friend.

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I loved this post from Jolyn. It is fun and has an important message. Russ

About russtowne

My wife and I have been married for over 33 years. We have 3 adult children and recently became grandparents for the first time, with a second one on the way! I founded, own, and operate an investment management and advisory firm. My wife is a Special Ed teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. In addition to our family and friends and my profession, my passions include writing poetry, song lyrics, and non-fiction short stories; tending a fern garden and small redwood grove on our property, hiking in ancient old-growth redwood forests, and watching old movie classics.
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7 Responses to be active: meet a stranger, make a friend

  1. Russ,
    That is SHUT THE FRONT DOOR awesome! :) Can a reblog be reblogged?? Too good to not share! – Bonnie

  2. Thanks for sharing this Russ!! I reblogged on my site as well. Was so inspired by it and it makes you realize what I may be missing out on by not welcoming “strangers” into my life!! What a wonderful idea and let Jolyn know as well and reblogged from her site!!

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