May 31, 2011 - Night out with the Besties

My girlfriends from high school had a terrific idea of getting together at PF Chang's for a yummy dinner, some good wine, some laughs, some good conversation and some hugs.  It was a wonderful time and it made me really appreciate how much I love all of them.  There is something about being with friends you have had for a long time (a few of them 30+ years) that makes it so easy and comfortable to talk about anything...plus, laughter is always the best remedy and there is always a great deal of humor shared amongst this group of characters.  One friend drove all the way from Lodi and another from Sonoma - wow, I was humbled that on a "school" night we all were able to get together and raise a glass.  Some of my best times have been with these ladies.  As we sat there at dinner, I couldn't help but think about the proven statistic that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.  I certainly hope I am the only "1" in the group...it would pain me to think of any of them having to endure this.