The privilege of authoring books, making movies, and writing these weekly columns that are read by countless people around the world in newspapers, magazines, and online publications comes with added benefits. All of my books and these weekly columns include my contact information. I am very grateful when readers take the time to call or email me. This has given me the priceless gift of many friends I have never met before; however, in today’s connected world, we need not meet someone face to face for them to be a valued friend to us.