Jack’s Winning Words  5/19/22 “There are worse things than getting a call at 4 AM, that’s a wrong number – like it could be the right number.”  (Sent by My Lawyer)  Former actress Marlene Dietrich described a “true friend” as someone you can call up at 4 am, and it doesn’t matter.”   A NY Times article (4/3/20) talks about the value of “talking things out” with a trusted friend, no matter what the time.  The problem can be job-related, a relationship-issue, a health concern – whatever…. 4 am or 7 pm, whenever… - “I’m there for you!”  Do you have a friend as described by Marlene?  If so, count yourself as one of the fortunate ones.  ;-)  Jack FROM ST PAUL IN ST PAUL:  this is rather profound.    yes,   let those middle of the night calls ALL be wrong numbers!===JACK:  Personal, or work-related, those night calls are usually important to someone. A person with dementia issues had my number and kept calling in the middle of the night.  My friends at the Police Dept were able to get help for her.  ...and then, there are "those other calls."  They are part of being a pastor. FROM EDUCATOR PAUL:  You and Robert are two of them!===JACK:  Don't forget to mention Paul; and Joan.  The 3 amigos has expanded to 4.