I too, was devastated when we lost Colonel Henry Blake on M*A*S*H. Thanks for the memories.

The only thing I can add from “Cheers” is that all those folks could have saved a lot of money if they had put it in their piggy banks rather than a beer mug. This is not a judgement – just reality. However, the other reality is that if they hadn’t formed the small “community” at Cheers their lives would have been the worse for it.

So, the lesson for me would be that I need to spend my money where it counts for ME and that most things in life are a trade off.

Again, excellent article!!! and thanks to all those who have commented and shared their thoughts.

I remember this television event like it was yesterday. I was devastated. I turned off my tv and didn’t watch it for months. I couldn’t believe the show had done this. It took a long time to get over.

Thanks for reminding me what a wonderful theme song Cheers had. I still love the show and I think I’ll watch a few episodes on one of the internet web sites that show them.

Great post!

Just remember that Cliff Claven is not a financial planner!

That being said, the handful of close friends (scattered around the US) I have are priceless to me! We keep in touch on a regular enough basis (generally phone, now that long-distance isn’t an arm and a leg… okay, I’m showing my age! LOL) and can talk about anything.

I also occasionally voluntarily get involved with more casual friends. As a matter of fact, I’m headed to a woodcarving gathering in Minnesota in about a week. Partially, it’s to see some people I know; partially, it’s to pick up some supplies; and, partially, it’s to get away. Plus, periodically I’ll arrange to have lunch or dinner with old friends when I head back to “town” for an eye appointment or whatever.

Doesn’t have to cost a lot when we get together. We’re there for the conversation and company, not to eat an expensive meal.

Yup, friends are the frosting on what I consider to be the perfect cake known as my everyday life.