“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” ~A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh Today’s quote is an old favorite of mine — and it merits repeating. Each time I read it, I recall another friendship lesson I’ve learned through trial and error. Years ago, when my son was a kid, we’d socialize periodically with the parents of his friends. We’d have family potlucks and parties in our homes, with most of us taking turns to host. After a while, some of the parents stopped hosting, though they’d happily attend when other parents initiated a gathering. Eventually, the…