Debbie Lannen's Blog - Posts Tagged "musician"

Friends. They are very important people in our lives. How do you keep a friend for 55 years? Tough question and one with only one answer - respect. In the case of Santi Centner and myself there are other words to describe our friendship:crazy, adventurous, sad, daring, dull, I could go on and on but it all boils down to respect. We are very different people. She is extremely intelligent (we are talking MENSSA)where as I consider myself smart but nowhere near her level.Teenage years, she was much more daring, where as I knew I would be the kid that would get caught. Kept me walking the straight and narrow path. She was an artist/musician, I was a theatre person, at least both creative. She chose a business path to make ends meet, I stayed in the arts. She moved thousands of miles away, I got married and stayed. But through all the changes, moves, relationships, we have been there for each other. So, when we decided to collaborate on this book, Uplifting FriendsUplifting Friends, I felt it is another part of our friendship journey. An opportunity to share her photos and my selected words to help friends remain friends. So, we challenge you. Give this book to a special friend and here's to you making it 55 years and counting.