My dearest friends.

I love it. When people (especially friends) take issue with me. Over virtually anything. And dare tell me I'm wrong. About this or that. Because that makes me think. To examine myself. My thoughts. My approach to life. Usually, I conclude that I am right. And they are wrong. Not always, of course. Helps me fortify my position. Forces me to mull things over. And that's what people (friends) are supposed to do. True friends don't remain mum. They are forthright. And truthful. Especially with me. That's why they remain my dearest friends. --Jim Broede