Questions to Ponder on Friendship

Anchorage, Alaska--

I’m going snowmachining this weekend. Based on my current research into Alaska public corruption, I leave you these two thoughts:

1. My friend Bill Parker suggests that when you’re in a conflict with a friend, you should say to yourself “Save six for the pallbearers.” Similarly, if you’ve picked all your friends because they’re people who can help you advance in your career, does it make sense to pick at least one friend because you just like the person? You could call that plan “Save one for the fun.”

2. If you got charged with a serious crime, which of your friends would stand behind you?