...old friends...

When Matt and I get together, there is bound to be some silly music making.

Matt Safley and I became friends by chance, mostly, I suspect, because we were in the same vicinity. A co-worker, and a profoundly talented pianist, our friendship was forged through the joys of shared interests and the trials of shared experiences. I can't imagine someone else taking his place in my circle of friends. He is irreplaceable.

Lately, my mind has been circling around the inevitable entrances and exits of people in our lives. I am an out-of-sight, out-of-mind kind of person, something that I admitted to Matt as we walked around my neighborhood in our flip-flops, relishing the warmer weather and a later sunset. It's definitely not one of my better qualities.

I'm not sure why I'm this way, though I expect it's because I'm selfish, and I'm still having trouble owning up to that. Some people will say that we have friends for a time, and when the time is over then the separation becomes a natural part of life. I suppose so. But must it leave such a sting?

As we walked and talked, Matt and I weighed securities and risks. As we sat at the piano and sang, we shared our hopes and dreams for music making. As we harmonized to the ukulele, we laughed and planned. Funny, talented, creative, stylish, hardworking and (my favorite) silly, Matt is a friend worth cherishing and I hope that we remain friends well into our old age.

And I think that's true for all my friends. If you read this and you've felt neglected by me, will you be brave enough to let me know? I'd like to make it right because you matter to me as well. I don't want our friendship to fall by the wayside because of my bad habits.

Though Matt and I had intended to record some new ukulele oldies, we found ourselves needing to catch up a bit more.  It had been many months since we last hung out together. We promise to record and share a video soon. In the meantime (I seriously think I'll regret this) here's one from last year. Please note, we hadn't practiced this song before recording it. No judgements, ok? Just love. If anything, it's intended to bring you into our lives so you can laugh along with us.

Have a fabulous Monday!