Hairs to Friendship

Weekend before last I went to a small fundraiser for the John Smoltz Foundation with a couple friends. It was hosted by none other than John Smoltz himself along with Jeff Foxworthy and Ernie Johnson. The evening was a lot of fun and for a great cause, but it was just a little on the chilly side (they must have gotten a deal on the place because why else would you have a fundraiser at an outdoor venue in Nov?). Smoltzie came walking out on stage sporting a visor and a new crop of hair… that turned out to be a Flair Hair Visor. I’m not sure if it was just for comic affect or warmth? But, I got a kick out of it.

The visor was a good symbol of the spirit of the evening. It was all about having a good time in support of a great cause. The highlight for me was seeing how great a friendship Smoltz and Foxworthy have and what great things they are able to accomplish through it. The have been friends for years and have managed to do some pretty cool things along the way (although I think Jeff’s been doing the exact same comedy routine the entire time). It got me thinking about who I surround myself with and whether or not I am creating great friendships that can be used to accomplish great things? Are you? All men should be so lucky to develop such great friendships with like-minded guys that allow them both to become better men.

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” — C.S. Lewis

Seek great friendships.

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