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Those to whom I Raise a Glass

The passing of my closest buddy has given me ample time to think about friends specifically - and people in general. And ultimately about those I prefer to spend my time with (at work or otherwise) and share my thoughts with, exchange words and tidings with, and simply be with.

I will go ahead and list those qualities I love about the people I love most:

1) rugged individualism - this is a chief requirement. And with it comes...

2) contempt for authority - in particular a complete distrust of The Man

3) unwavering honesty - towards others and in particular regarding the self.

4) self-knowledge - of own blind-spots / shortcomings

5) awareness - that there is more to this than meets the eye

6) humility about self - resolve to become a better spirit

6) consistency / predictability

7) calmness & resilience - in the face of adversity

8) humor - especially of the sardonic variety

9) mercy - being able to stand in someone else's shoes

10) love - and the ability to express it

11) demonstrable expertise in line of work

12) not afraid to make enemies

13) willing to die - literally - for what is right

14) opinionated - everyone has an asshole for a reason - those without assholes can be said to be full of shit

15) loyal & dependable

16) non-partisan - I don't care from where on the spectrum they see the world, as long as they can step away from party-ism and discuss/debate/teach/learn - and step away from the game within The Game

17) interesting - not quite right in the head

I am truly blessed to have some very wonderful friends - both off-line and online - who each day reinforce my belief that Christ Himself is present in many people to some degree or another - if only we take the time to recognize and greet Him when we find reflections of Him in others.