the power of female friendship.

an email exchange with my dear friend emma recently brought up the topic of female friendship, and how important it is all throughout the life. she mentioned an npr piece she had recently heard interviewing ann brashares, author of the sisterhood of the traveling pants books, and a more recent followup book on the same characters. emma said that the piece felt very fitting to our conversation, and discussed an interesting concept that the late 20s are a time when friendship often steps aside to give way to partnerships, careers, and other priorities. really, this is a time that women need each other's support and friendship more than ever.

i suggest that you listen to this lovely piece, which also includes many listeners calling in to share their own stories. you can find it here or here.

i've been blessed in each of my years by strong friendships with many inspiring & supportive girls and women. between being an only child & spending 12 summer at an all-girls camp, i've always valued my "sisterhood" of friends and have strived to keep them each forefront in my life. this is a challenge living in different regions and with varying lifestyles and priorities, but i value each of these friendships and their influence on my life infinitely.

here are  few of my women (even if your pretty face doesn't appear below-- i love you & thank you.)...