Yes!

We just have to say "Yes" to love, yes to friendship, like your Parrot did!

Of course, it was not done blindly. Nor should anyone blindly expose him/her self. Yet, I do think I can take "calculated risks," based upon how people live their lives.

I'd once hear a great motivational speaker advise: "Never marry someone who does not share your values. It will be a constant heartache." I think the same could be true of friends. while we all have different ideas, and the contrasts can be interesting, we are most likely to "hit it off" with people holding similar values. I think.

Just my 2 cents.

I adore the picture, BirdDancer!!! Precious!!!