'I am not the most outgoing with family all of the time, but I will offer the suggestion that if you have someone close to you -- or even someone like a parent or child who you wish were close to you -- draw them close to you'

"Close To You" by the Carpenters is a song that reminds me of my mother, who sang that song to me when I was a little kid.

I was married for years , and it wasn't all bad. There was a lot of joy, and having lived so long as I have, I know that both joy and true friendship or good companionship can be fleeting sometimes.

If you have someone close to you who you love, savor the moment.