One of the best birthday presents I've ever received was my sister being born 6 days before my second birthday. She was my playmate growing up and has been my best friend throughout adulthood. Unfortunately, we have never lived near each other. Living on different continents (first, me in Japan .... later, her in Africa) and then in different parts of the U.S. hasn't stopped us from communicating frequently. First, it was by letters, then faxes, then email. And, for many years now, via phone ... continue reading...