Fancy But Frugal

I’ve been through a dry spell lately and am struggling with having faith in NYC. I've been saving this blog, and it seems like a good way to start the new year.  No matter your belief system, we can all be a better friend. A wise person recently told me “If you’re a Christian and see a friend in need, it isn’t enough to be empathetic; offer to help.” How simple and true. I’d like to think that simply sharing in people’s emotion is enough. Chat on the phone (i.e. text) for a few minutes, say something nice to cheer them up, and move on.  Except it’s not enough.  I'm not saying that words mean nothing; sometimes the right words can save a life, but often, actions speak louder than words . There’s a huge difference in saying “I know how you feel, I’m sorry.” vs “Friend, how can I help? What can I do?” I can think of a great example from my own life. My adventure-loving aunt and uncle (the ones who taught me to love travel) had just boarded a cruise in Singapore. F...