The Foxhole Didn't Make us Friends
by: Josh PatrickPublished on: 29/10/2026Josh Patrick explores whether work friends are real friends, why shared crises don't guarantee connection, and how genuine interests build lasting relationships. Discover what friendship means after retirement and how to recognize the connections....
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Who shows up at the end?
by: Josh PatrickPublished on: 03/09/2026Josh Patrick asks a difficult question: who would actually show up at your deathbed? He reflects on friendship, loneliness, aging, and the ordinary choices that build meaningful relationships long before we need them most.
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