It starts with my oldest (31 years) and closest friend in America, Ed.

My oldest friend and closest friend in Germany (since 5th grade) is Gerhard.

From other miscellaneous sources are Gene, Paul, Jochen and Jan.

From my former political "career" are Rick, Laura, Peter, Ira and Margaret, Mary and Jerry, and Dennis.

From work there are Bill, Tom,  Jack, Jim, and Mike.

In time they will all have their own links.