On 'friendly' messages.

Some of my best friends. Aren't immune. From being ignored. For periods of time.  When they annoy me. I won't put up. With being badgered. Pushed to do something I don't want to do. Yes, I guard my independence. I can be pushed. Only so far. I respect my friends' independence. But they also have to respect mine.  And if they don't. I'm capable of getting riled.  But I don't write-off friends. Better to keep a distance. For a few hours, days or weeks. Long enough for them to get the message. --Jim Broede