Can You Connect - Chemistry, Wine & Tiaras? Janet Bryant

Life, love and friendships are amazing with some friends you remember the exact moment you met and others it's you simply don't know life without them in it.  I don't recall the first time Janet and I met. I do know this, we share a friendship across miles and years I share with no other woman.  You see mathematically Janet could be my mom. Yet, I don't consider her another mother. That is a heartfelt expression.  Janet is, well Janet. My sorority sister, confident, supporter and friend the one I text message or Facebook message when I’m living it up.  Janet is a fellow of the American Chemical Society, mother, and grandmother. Her professional life far too complicated for my brain to understand.  She loves to golf and will forever be remembered for her festive attire and bold finger nail polish.

My favorite Janet memory is the day she showed me her antique jewelry collection. It is because of Janet I have a tiara.  Janet taught me every woman is a Queen. When the rough days come I'm not even afraid to admit. I even wear it around the house from time to time.

Over the years we've shared many an old school phone call, now days a Facebook IM, holiday cards. We tried to make it an annual tradition for me to come to her town for the annual wine festival.  Janet, I’ve made two years.  I know every excuse you can get to come to Portland you even come my way.

What every woman should learn from Janet.  Have friends I emphasize friends from every generation and walk of life.   I want to highlight the word friends.  Janet was there taking proud photos the day I was married, she removed them the day I was divorced.  She laughs with me on the good days, celebrates my contracts, and if I had to bet she even wears her tiara on some of the same nights I wear mine. 

Love you sis!   aoe