That's how Wilbur described Charlotte. And, ever since I was a little girl, it sums up all I've ever wanted to be. Sometimes I come close, and those moments warm my heart.Like tonight. My best friend is having a terrible time with a project. He needs something for a 7:30 AM deadline. I will work with him tonight. I will ask him to just talk to me, to tell me what he wants to say, and I will craft it into something usable.
He sent me an email, thanking me for being "a wonderful person." I loved reading that. But how can I thank him for giving me the opportunity to be what I want to be? Tonight I get to take a swing at being both a true friend and a good writer. It's a genuine pleasure.