She-Goat by Pablo Picasso For my 60th birthday one of my dear friends gave me a necklace and a small card that read “Wherever you are, it is your friends who make your world.” This is a quote by the formidable philosopher William James. James wrote on pragmatism, epistemology, religion and psychology, but I find this short quote about friendship elegant and meaningful. The pendant of the necklace has two layers. The small top filigree, which is a tree symbol made of gold, has tarnished the piece it rests on, which is silver. It is this alchemy which makes the jewelry so beautiful. Alchemy is a type of change. Personal…