In a time of crisis you find out who your friends are, and those who love to "talk the talk." I've found out there are WAY more of them who love to "talk the talk."

Several months ago I lost a family member who was more than the moon and sun and stars to me. As I deal with the horrible loss, I've figured out to categorize people who have offered their support to me in two groups: those who actually are there when I need them, and those who love to "talk the talk." The one group is there for me without any doubt or question. Then there are those who give me the empty words, "I support you," "Call me if you need anything," "I'm there for you." What fucking bullshit. Interestingly those with a higher bullshit quotient have been the super right-wing whacked out Bible thumpers...and if you've read my blog for any length of time you know how I feel about them. This is in sharp contrast to those who are truly spiritual in their thoughts and hearts and "do" what is right. Some may go around disputing the concept of "karma" -- but they can't deny the ultimate truth of the saying "what goes around, comes around."