tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33281896.post-1156545221232757912006-08-25T15:29:00.000-07:002007-05-12T07:56:33.650-07:00What a trip! Thousands of miles traveled, some on rough roads some smooth sailing. Always with my lifelines - my caring wife and wonderful kids.<br /><br />Thousands of people met. All unique with their own worries, joys, hang-ups, talents. Each and every one of us should be happy being ourself. It is much better to be 'me' than to pretend to be someone else. We should accept that we are just human beings and forget trying to be perfect in the eyes of others. The value of friendship then and now is that of a soothing balm.<br /><br />Buddha was well aware: "The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words."<br /><br />A new millennium - a grandson joins the party and apparently happy to be here!Grampa Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450075695295090401noreply@blogger.com