for me, many of my old friends are linked, nearly directly, to fall. I’ve met a lot of my friends, or at least had a

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large number of memories made, in the fall months. Some people, though, are completely summer. or completely spring. Today’s spring morning, spring rains, and spring evening? They’re filled with old friends. Very old friends. People I’ve known for lifetimes. I wish them well, and hope they’re happy. This time of year, though, I long for them, and want them close. even if being close to them, is like standing too close to the fire.