“Happy Wednesday!” I was hailed as I passed Charlotte in one of the numerous hallways at work. Really? We’d started on the same day and trained together but up till now, she’d not acknowledged my existence. We’ll be friends yet, I thought as I remembered another unlikely friendship.

Melissa was my daughter’s scout troop leader. At the first troop meeting, she was vocal and forceful. I thought, why would anyone talk as if they’re employing me when all I’m trying to do is find a fun activity for my child? Nevertheless, when no one stepped forward, I volunteered to be Cookie Mom for the troop. Melissa and I had to work together.

By the end of that girl scout year, we were friends. Fast forward 10+ years, we’re still friends. People, you just never know sometimes…