Mary Ricksen: Friends. What would we do without them.

About Me

Name: Mary Ricksen

Location: West Palm Beach, FL, United States

I moved to Florida in 1980. I was born in Vt., but it's cold sooo long, I'll settle for scenic North Carolina. I enjoy the change of seasons. Spring, summer, winter, and fall, all have such a unique flavor; here it's just too subtle. I loved to ride horses more than anything. My dog Junior is a character in my first book, and there will be more of my pets in my next book. We moved a lot when I was young, from Canada to New York, and from Texas, to Florida. I met all kinds of people, and I find that the more rural it is, the more friendly people are. I have been married for a long time. So long it's like he's my left hip. But I'll keep him, he can fix anything! I have a beautiful secret garden, with everything from Plumeria, to Penta. There is nothing better than sitting out there with a good book and seeing the palms and ferns wave in the breezes, in winter, the real time to be here in Florida. I have written and published my first book in a series that takes place on Lake Champlain in Vermont. My always home. The only thing like the Green Mountains are the Great Smokey's, and a little town called Bryson City, NC. My next home, hopefully!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Friends. What would we do without them.

Ah yes, today I write about friends. A friend will always be there for you.

A friend doesn't care what you look like.

Friends make you laugh.

Friends mean everything.

AR&T love you.
My best friend died recently of brain cancer and my heart broke. All I have now is memories and thoughts of what might be, that never will.
She was proud. I wonder if it had to do with her Indian heritage. She was strong and she was weak too. Gosh I miss her.

Peggy and me. But I have made a lot of friends through writing. Publishing a book gave me so much more than a book. It gave me a new outlook on life. Because now I have so many new friends my heart is overwhelmed. And I thank the powers that are every day for this new gift. Love you guys. Each and every one of you.

Labels: books, computer friends, death, friends, laughter, new friends, writing

5 Comments:

Helen Hardt said...: Beautiful post, Mary. I'm so sorry about the death of your friend.; March 1, 2010 2:02 PM
Mary Ricksen said...: Helen, you are so special!; March 1, 2010 7:27 PM
Hywela Lyn said...: Hi Mary

So sorry to hear about your friend, but what a lovely, lovely post, and I'm sure your friendship meant the world to her.

You're so right about writing and being published opening up a whole world of friendship, I am so thankful to have you for a friend and all the other wonderful people I've 'met' on line.

Love you too!; March 8, 2010 4:12 PM
Cate Masters said...: Oh Mary, I'm so sorry sweetie! It is tough to lose a friend. Keep your beautiful memories of her, and she'll always be with you. I also lost a friend to brain cancer a few years ago, and recently named a hero after him. Like your friend, he left much too soon.
I also cherish you as a friend! You are the number one TWRP cheerleader and positive ray of sunshine, so I've given your blog a Sunshine Award.; March 11, 2010 12:53 PM
Jianne Carlo said...: A lovely tribute to your friend Mary. She'll always live on in your heart and memories.

I'm back,

Jianne; March 17, 2010 8:51 AM