as i've gotten older, it matters very little to me. i have a few good friends and my family and i'm very thankful for them. i have made two new friends, here in my little town, that i am very, very grateful for. they garden and we have a ball together.

i like the observing suggestion and i also suggest learning to do something that you can do just about better than anyone else. it gives you a foundation of self-worth and you can always turn to that for comfort. you also meet people who admire your "craft" and good friends can come from that.

otherwise, be your true self and true to yourself........love, pat