“Friends… they cherish one another’s hopes. They are kind to one another’s dreams.” ~ Henry David Thoreau   The holiday season is upon us! I don’t know about you, but the holidays have snuck up on me and we still need to get the tree (and decorate it) and buy some presents! We’ve really have cut back over the years on gift giving and focus more on spending time with friends and family.  Of course the kids will get presents but what really leaves a lasting impression is the time you spend with those you care about.   It got me thinking about the people in my life who have…