Friday, April 1, 2011

The ABC's of a Good Friend...A

I'd like to thank Arlee Bird for organizing the A-Z Challenge!  This is my first time to do it...I have chosen a topic for the entire month.  Since I write for younger children and we are doing the ABC's I thought I would do The ABC's of A Good Friend and throw in a few random pictures. (Because I have a little bit of a photo addiction.  My Brilliant Husband will often take the camera away from me and tell to enjoy the moment.  LOL, I need the camera in my hand to enjoy the moment!)

(My Brilliant Husband encouraged me to touch one of these lovely creatures in Costa Rica!)

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I believe one of the best ways to be a good friend whether you are near or far (or in blogland) is to be attentive and appreciative of your friends.  If you notice one of your bloggy or regular friends has gone quiet, check on them...It's worth the energy...That's what a friend does.  When someone does something for you show them you appreciate it.  I think we often forget how lovely it is to sit with a pen and paper and write a note to someone.  You never know, it might mean the world to them.    The best way to have attentive and appreciative friends is to be one....

Can you think of any other qualities you'd like in a friend that start with A?
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42 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Not one word, but Always There comes to mind.

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  2. KeaMarch 31, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Not one word, either, but a sense of the absurd -- quite necessary. LOL.

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  3. Tyrean MartinsonMarch 31, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Adventurous - someone who is willing to "play" by hiking, skiing, or taking a long walk. I guess this isn't a necessary quality in a good friend, but I think having an adventurous mindset is great.

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  4. BluestockingMarch 31, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Ally. In everything.

    I think that ABCs of good friends is a nice way of framing the content for the challenge. Sometimes people start reaching for topics at the end, and you'll have your framework to fall back on.

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  5. JEMarch 31, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Ugh! That one is hard! Umm ... appreciative? Nah ... okay, here goes.

    Attentive
    Animated
    Ambitious

    Just to name a few. ;-)

    ~JD

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  6. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    articulate

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  7. MaryMarch 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Awesome. Awe-inspiring. Addicted (to chocolate!). Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound...
    :)

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  8. Brian's Home BlogMarch 31, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Addled is pretty normal around these parts!

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  9. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Hey! First of the A to Z posts. What a way to kick if off, Sharon.

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  10. klahanieMarch 31, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Hi Sharon,
    Good grief, according to my blog roll, a lot of you are doing the 'A to Z challenge'. Wishing you and all those doing it, loads of fun.
    Now then, I have already learnt the alphabet :)
    Thank you my 'amiable' friend and have a lovely weekend.
    In kindness, Gary.

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  11. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyMarch 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Great post! I love your theme for the challenge too!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    ooh I love that lizard??. He would make a good back scratcher! :) I'm so glad you're doing A-Z as well XX

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  13. Old KittyMarch 31, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Amazing!!! Absolutley astounding!! Yay!! Oooh the challenge has well and truly begun!!!

    And Yay for touching that lizard - it looks so cute!! Enjoy your camera moments!!!!

    Take care
    x

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  14. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Great way to start the challenge. I'm posting mine later tonight and haven't even thought about it... Love this post.

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  15. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 31, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Hi Sharon .. hey - you haven't got a spare "A" have you? .. it's still the 31st here .. I'm a-waiting til tomorrow a.m. ...

    but I could do "L" for Limeburners couldn't I? - seeing as mine will be the ABCs of the British countryside.

    I love this .. brilliant thought for an "A"
    A* .. I reckon .. cheers Hilary

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  16. Jemi FraserMarch 31, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love that photo!

    Great theme - Adorable in fact! :)

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  17. Jan MarkleyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Awesomeness is a good friend word that starts with A. Love the pics!

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  18. AnnMarch 31, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    What a lovely theme for the A-Z Challenge. Well done. I think you have covered the best A words for friends.

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  19. Susan Kaye QuinnMarch 31, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love your A's! I'd like to be a friend that can help ANALYZE a problem, to help a friend see a way out. I told someone once that I like to facilitate people. She said, "I can see that about you." :)

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  20. JackeeMarch 31, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Astute! You certainly are a great blog friend and do all the things you've mentioned. :o) You have an uncanny (& astute) way of knowing when I need an email check in. Thanks for practicing what you preach--you truly are a great blog friend!

    Hugs! Have a great weekend and good luck with the A to Z!

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  21. A.L. SonnichsenApril 1, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Attentive and appreciative - Sharon, you are both of those. Thanks for being my friend!

    Amy

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  22. Susan FieldsApril 1, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    A perfect theme for you, Sharon - you're an amazing and wonderful friend!

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  23. Buffy AndrewsApril 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    And you are a terrific friend.

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  24. Andrea MackApril 1, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Another one for me is Authentic

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  25. BethApril 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Great post sharon!
    bethfred.com

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  26. Heidi WillisApril 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I think most of the great A-words I could think of have been taken!! You have a good set of blog buddies! :)

    What a cool post, and a great picture of that lizard! I know they aren't gross or anything, but I still don't think I'd touch one. :)

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  27. Lenny LeeApril 1, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    hi miss sharon! i love youre doing your a-z on friendship cause youre the most best friend in the whole world! wow theres so much cool A words and for sure youre all of them. im adding available cause youre always there for people and your always there for me.
    ...big hugs from lenny

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  28. Carolyn VApril 1, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    This is a great post Sharon! I totally agree. I think it's important to be attentive to our friends. Writing is a difficult business. It's nice to know there is someone supporting us. =D

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  29. jabblogApril 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I'd add affection but maybe that's a given:-)

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  30. CassieApril 1, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Hi Sharon! What a sweet theme for A-Z April :) I can't think of any other "a" words that haven't been mentioned above, sadly. But I am definitely appreciative that you came to my blog and said hi :)

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  31. Amanda TroughtApril 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Sharon, this is a great topic and very important words for friendships. Looking forward to seeing your posts for the coming month.

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  32. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I think you've said it very well.

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  33. Joe RichardsonApril 1, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Lovely post, Sharon. But from you, I've come to expect nothing less.

    My A for a friend?

    Alohilani.

    It's a Hawaiian name that means "brightness of Heaven." I think that's the light we see in our closest friends. It's a beautiful thing to behold.

    See you 'round the alphabet.

    Best,
    Joe Richardson

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  34. unsure of the futureApril 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    How about Admirable?

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting...I have my A-Z post up now if you still want to check it out!

    Smiles, Melissa

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  35. Claudia MoserApril 1, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Adorable :) just like your idea! Keep on writing!

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  36. Michael Di GesuApril 1, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I like your post Sharon...

    I think friends should be affectionate.

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  37. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    "Affirmative" maybe? No one needs negativity in a friendship.

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  38. Bluestocking MumApril 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Hello Sharon

    Many thanks for your comment on my blog. Great to make your acquaintance.

    I think as a friend - I would ALWAYS be there for my friends, as they are for me.

    Look forward to following you in the challenge in your blogs and writing

    warm wishes
    Debbie
    x

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  39. C. LaRene HallApril 1, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    This was a great blog. If you are attentive I'm sure your friends appreciate you.

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  40. KirstyApril 1, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Awareness of the things around them as well as themselves. I know that sometimes I enter my own little world and then am not as an aware friend as I'd like to be. Having social media links helps a lot especially with the friends I see face to face.

    Great topic, look forward to more.

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  41. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    The ABC's of frienship. What a wonderful subject to blog about. I think you are AWESOME!

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  42. Craig EdwardsApril 6, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    An "A" word to describe a friend? Alliteration - always attractive! Great post! Cheers!

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