Dear 'Grasshopper'#

I am sorry that our two mutual friends have had a bitter quarrel.

Friendship, apart from sincerity and affection, must be consistent-
it's not something to trifle with-we owe a duty to our friends to be reasonable and decent in the relationship.  Otherwise, we live in lies.

As a long-time humanist--30 years? now,
I must live what I believe or count me then a liar and hypocrite.

It's a better man (woman) who respects and helps others, who has kindness and compassion and doesn't act out of pride, selfishness, malice, anger, envy or ill-will.

The day is our prayer and the testament of our humanity-
no one knows what we think or do and it's this silent interiority  within us that matters when our brief sojourn in life is over.

Light disperses---it finds its place to where it finally settles and is never lost- it continues to shine for others in its ambit.

You make me laugh with your humour and caustic jokes but I know you are harmless.  

Until we meet,  please stay well and remember me to your lovely Italian wife.

Yours sincerely

P