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In the days of the sailing ship, or even in modern times, a craft that carries its passengers or cargo well is a "good ship". She's one to be trusted, one to be cared for, and certainly one to be counted on in sailing the seas. She is, the good ship, "Friend".

Among ships of state, that is nations of any size, there are many differences and approaches to sailing the waters of today's governance and today's globalized commerce. Each ship of state (nation) carries out its responsibilities based on guiding principles and resources, in order to best serve its people (the crew) and the interests of the ship (state). Some do this far better than others, some, not so well.

One ship of state, one good ship, Friend, that bears mention is Chile, that stringbean of a country in South America that has just shown the world a precise example of how a rescue mission should be handled with its masterful rescue of "Los 33" --- the thirty-three miners trapped for more than two months at more than 2000 feet below the surface of the earth. This is something that resounds with each of us, and should be remembered for a long time to come. How beautiful for the "crew" of that country, including the 33 trapped crew members below the earth, and all those who remained "on deck" in the light of day and the starlight of nighttime, to see leadership, team work and so much more bring those 33 miners safely to the surface recently.

To be sure, the whole world was watching. In addition, many countries shared their best and brightest technologies, finest engineering calculations and assorted products that would assuage the suffering of those below, and make their recovery (post-rescue) more healthy and more assured, once the operation was concluded. And, just as the whole world watched, Chile sailed proudly along, this good ship, Friend, and showed its people and all of us, how successful a nation can be when it chooses to protect its people with a clear and well-executed strategy, despite all the challenges, fears and risks involved.

May we each count on many a good ship, Friend, to carry us through this life. Whether that be our ship of state, or more locally, the good ship, Companion, or any other ship that helps us sail our way through life's waters. For no matter what, there will always be stormy seas and frigid waters, and we are best served by riding them out with a crew that cares and a craft that carries us swiftly and surely to a calm and safe harbor, in all of our travels.

May your journey on the wide open seas of life be made better by the friends and companions that you ship out with. Smooth sailing!

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