And then there were none....

I have friends all over the world.
Literally.

I have friends in Nijmegen, Groningen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hilversum, and every single small Dutch town in between.

I have friends in Italy, in Monaco, in Germany, Belgium, and in France. Friends in Helsinki, London, Muenster, and Wales.

I have friends in Bangkok, in Aidelaide, Kenya, Vancouver, and St. Maarten*.

I have friends in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Idaho, Florida, Alabama, Virginia, Hawaii, South Carolina, Texas, LA, San Francisco, Las Vegas*, and as of next week, I will also have a friend in Chicago.
And another city to add to my list of places to visit. I hear it has a great marathon. And lots of wind.

True, all of this makes for a great collection of Christmas cards, some pretty neat getaways, and the opportunity to, no matter where you are, be only a few hours away from rekindling an old friendship, meeting one of your best friends, or just catching up where you left off last time.

But sometimes, every once in a while, usually right around PCS season, I wish I had just one good friend left right here.

Anyone? Anyone?

*I'm sure I've forgotten at least several of my friends in this list. I'm sorry, but there are only so many points in a list readers can handle.