I just got a fun call from a friend whom I haven't spoken to in several years. An old friend... not that she's old, I've just known her forever. We went to Jr. High together- and yes it was Jr. High NOT Middle School. When did the name change anyway? We were also in dance together in our younger years but didn't really start to hang out until we were old enough to cause trouble (not that we ever did cause trouble, mind you)- I should see if I can find a recital photo to scan and post. The one I remember best had us in pink and white checkered costumes with a heart shaped head piece that stood up like a crazy pink-checked peacock. Truly a sight to be seen!
My friend was on her way home from dinner and having a good time and decided to call. Boy did that make my weekend!
I love old friends and I love new friends but what I think I love most are those rare friends who can call you, out of the blue, after having not talked in 3 or 4 years and have it feel like you just saw them yesterday. I hope it doesn't sound like bragging to say that I am fortunate to have several of these precious friends ...and I just got to talk to one tonight.
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At 74, I still love being in touch with the people who were in my life 60 years ago. I've lost touch with those that go much farther back than that, the people in my neighborhood in Hyattsville, Md., for example. I met a few of the friends with whom I'm currently in occasional to frequent contact when I began junior high school (and like you, I still don't understand why that term went out of vogue)in D.C. at age 11.
I do wish I lived closer to a lot of my friends and cousins nowadays. Everyone is spread all over the U.S., and a few even overseas from time to time. So those phone calls, letters, e-mails and the rare visits I'm able to afford are among the most sustaining and happy aspects of my day-to-day life.
At 74, I still love being in touch with the people who were in my life 60 years ago. I've lost touch with those that go much farther back than that, the people in my neighborhood in Hyattsville, Md., for example. I met a few of the friends with whom I'm currently in occasional to frequent contact when I began junior high school (and like you, I still don't understand why that term went out of vogue)in D.C. at age 11.
I do wish I lived closer to a lot of my friends and cousins nowadays. Everyone is spread all over the U.S., and a few even overseas from time to time. So those phone calls, letters, e-mails and the rare visits I'm able to afford are among the most sustaining and happy aspects of my day-to-day life.
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