In writing Jewish Luck, my sister, Meryll and I mused endlessly about friendship. We observed how Alisa had catapulted herself out of Vera’s universe and empathized with the emptiness both women felt until their reconciliation. During the writing process, Meryll was traveling as often as possible to be with her friend, Sandi, as she slowly slipped away Even on her worst days following radiation, Sandi could offer a loving critique in her inimitable fashion.
In the past few years, I have been fortunate – and friendships have remained steady ---until recently. Thanks to the magic of social media, I found myself verklempt and not in a good way, like SNL’s Linda Richman on Coffee Talk discussing Barbra Streisand.
Verklempt in this case referred to feeling overwhelmed with sadness and disappointment. What had happened? I was disappointed by the snarky response from someone I believed to be a very good friend. Then,... 
