Isn’t it intriguing how a shared history or experience with a friend gives a sense of protection. It is as if our common bits of life give us a shelter against the storm.
Shared life with a long-standing friend can be so extensive that it makes up a tome that is unshakable. But also the thin, little books; the smiles across the counter in the coffeshop or the chat with another dog owner when your dog’s leashes are tangled can keep a rainy day at bay for me.