I very often wonder about friends that are long gone. They started dropping off when I was about 35. Oh, the reasons are common enough but I still can't help but feel they could've altered their outcomes in life.
And on the other hand I believe "things" are well ordered. That we can only go along for the ride, so to speak, only influencing.
But, we can't have it both ways.
More than likely our ways, no matter the outcome dictate the final result of our endeavors.
I still miss my friends that are long gone. But I do realize ... we have our choices.
So mostly I just move along.

Tennessee Dave

"Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God"
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