I'm Thankful for My Friends: Llen

[courtneywrites]

When I say that I’ve known my friend Llen since we were nine years old, most people assume she’s also from California.  But actually she’s from Riverdale - a part of the Bronx just south of Westchester, where I lived from the time I was nine years old until I was fifteen.

I rarely ever mention that I once lived in Riverdale.  It’s obviously not a

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[carrie_link]

I get why Llen isn't really Ellen. Just like Kari/Kerry isn't really Carrie. Whole different name.

[courtneywrites]

You always understand what I mean -- I love that about you, and I'm worried for you!

[anonymous]

Wasn't there a "wimpy wrist" issue as well?

[michelle_oneil]

"Llen is that rare kind of friend, a friend the straddles childhood and adulthood."

Love this line!

What a cool spelling of her name!

[courtneywrites]

My mom calls her Lel-len