Joel Who? <Tab/>He likes to put others before himself and enjoys knowing he is courteous, but people who don't know him think he's dark and mysterious. He's quiet and keeps to himself, yet is charismatic in the way he stands, as if he wants everyone to know he's there. His name is Joel, and I've known him for seven years. My close friend Joel thinks deeply, and though he works …showed first 75 words of 765 total…

…showed last 75 words of 765 total…with me. After the seven years we have known each other, I have received the most honest, and harsh, advice from Joel. His genuine care let him share what he has learned about being silent and contemplative, which has allowed me to, in turn, become more contemplative and silent myself. Even though we do not speak very often anymore, I hope the best for Joel--he will always have a place to himself in my memories.