Friendship is complicated, sustaining, and quite miraculous. What draws us to one another? Do we match ourselves with someone that exudes some quality that is lacking in our own makeup? Maybe it's the way in which we are transformed in the presence of that special someone that creates the bond.

As an educator, I have had the privilege of interacting with amazing young people each year. In the scheme of things, our time together is brief. Each of them stay forever frozen as a middle schooler in my memory. Apex Friendship High School graciously invited me to serve as the 2019

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The darkness of winter enshrouds every aspect of my world. Missing the sunshine and warmth, I hide under my fleece lined blanket preparing for the coming months of hibernation. Empty seats at the holiday table, tales of tragedy, and end of the year regrets provoke a familiar ache. I can