Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Definition of Friendship

"My definition of friendship varies with the friend, but certain traits are mandatory. Friends can occupy the same room without robbing the space of solitude. They appreciate the difference between conversation and pointless noise. They don't snipe and bitch about other friends. They do their share of mundane tasks without prompting. They seldom whine, are secure in their own purpose and don't anchor themselves to an energy-sapping cloud of defeat."
Doc Ford from Randy Wayne White's Dead Silence.

Mr. White is a new author I've discovered.  I just finished Dead Silence and found it gripping. If you like a good thriller give it a go.

6 comments:

CJ Kennedy said...

I like the definition of friend. Also being able to pick up where you left off, even if you haven't seen or spoken in months.

Jill Kemerer said...

Friendship is so complicated--I love this quote! I might have to pick up the book--thanks!

Julia Rachel Barrett said...

Sounds great!

Sandra Cox said...

CJ, I love that. You can't do it with everyone, but the friends you can...its special.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Jill, Thanks for stopping by.
Yeah, I think its a pretty asexual quote. Let me know if you read it and like it.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Ms Julia,
It was a good read. Really held my interest.