Dear Reader Column 12-28-04

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Dear Reader,

In a way it's ironic that I sign off with the signature line, "Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends,"
because I've always been pretty much of a loner. In fact, years ago one of my New Year's Resolutions was that I was going to find a friend. One of those "best friends" that I'd always heard other people talking about.

Now before you go feeling all weepy-eyed for me, I was perfectly happy. I didn't feel shortchanged in the relationship side of my life in any way. I just thought that having a best buddy was probably a life experience I shouldn't miss.

I didn't exchange friendship rings with anyone that year, but from the sounds of this reader's email I think I may be off to a good start in the New Year.

"Dear Suzanne, I must tell you I enjoy your daily letters as much as any of the books. I really look forward to reading what you have to say. Sometimes you hit the spots in my life, too, and I either feel the pity, or I laughed out loud. You feel like a friend I've known forever." --Annie

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
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