I wonder whether others know 'exceptional people'. Off hand, I can name four, and I am taking a little time this afternoon to figure out what makes these people so extraordinary.
All three are men. They are well informed, well educated - not necessarily college educated, hard working and somewhat shy, especially when I tell them that they are unusual. They are thoughtful and considerate.
And now that I think about it, the “considerate” aspect is an outstanding characteristic. All are socially thoughtful. They are there when one needs their help and input. They don’t throw their weight around. As one of them said: “I am the way I am!” That is, I think one of their secrets. They do not need to pretend to be more than what one sees. All of them are generous, and they love to debate on a variety of subjects, and are willing to consider the validity of a different view point. They speak up when they see an injustice. As a matter of fact, two of them are willing to make a lot of “noise”. These guys are reliable - a promise means something. They all radiate something very special, something hard to describe. Oh yes, all of them are married - lucky women! and I am lucky that I can count on them as my friends.
