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jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

A couple years prior to Covid-19, I had read a business article that was dedicated to a CEO who had worked for me in her first job. Although the article had been printed much earlier, I wrote her a lengthy email and sent it to her company.

The email expressed my congratulations and how I knew first hand what each accomplishment had required of her, work and family-wise.

We have spoken by phone at length and reconnected. During the pandemic, she was on my email list where I forwarded inspiring and funny tidbits, videos, etc.

I was overwhelmed when she told me that over her many career stops, she had taught at a very prestigious MBA program and told her classes that your first boss can shape your life. I was that first boss and continue to be supportive as we age.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

My hs grad'g class of 1971 have our own group on fb. There were about 365 in my class. This year was to be our 50th reunion but that didn't happen and you know why. However, we chat with other, share things, share or kids and g'kids, stories from then and now. Many of us have discovered each other, new ones find us and join the group again too.

This past week in lieu of a big reunion for us who are still here, our way back then class treasurer put together a gathering at a local park for food, drinks, meet and greet, just great fun. Pics of the group have been posted. I wasn't there but I saw all the picks. She noted each person, yes 98% sure have changed in looks, I barely recognized a lot who were there.

It's just a great blessing to re-connect with hs buds. We enjoy chatting and keeping up with everybody.

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

I'm fortunate in that 2 of my 3 closest friends and I have remained friends and stay in contact since graduation. One of those even lives in Canada. Through facebook, I've reconnected with other friends and classmates and even some that weren't necessarily friends. I've never even been to a single high school class reunion but there have been groups of 8 or so that have gotten together for a mini reunion a few times.

The gal that was also a close friend but we hadn't stayed in contact was on facebook for awhile and lived about an hour away. She said the next time my friend from Canada was in town, she wanted the four of us to get together. However, a short time later, she deactivated her facebook page. She had gotten remarried and I don't remember her new married name.

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.
- Author Unknown

Buffalogal47 · ‎07-14-2010

No, I never have contacted former friends and don't wish to. The past is gone and everyone has gone their separate ways. The circumstances that made us friends years ago don't exist anymore. You can't go home again.

FS74 · ‎01-31-2016

A childhood friend of mine found me on facebook a few years ago. I haven't seen her in 40 years because her family moved when we were still in grade school. We did get together once but that was about it since she lives out of state. It was a nice visit, but we have changed so much that visit probably will be the last.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

Over the years I have reconnected with a number of old loves, friends and coworkers on FB. In the last two months I have reconnected with an elementary school friend who was in my Girl Scout troop as well as a former secretary who worked for me in Germany. Several friends I've gone on to see in person for dinner. One former boyfriend is a platonic friend on FB as is his wife ( who I've never met in person). In this case we primarily talk about travels and our grandkids.

Daisy Sunflower · ‎10-26-2010

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
Old work friends spent money on vacations, BIG homes, clothes and things they couldn't afford. They are still working because they can't afford to retire. I felt resentment that I am retired.

I know someone like that. She tries to make it seem like we have no life...as if we're sitting in rocking chairs and staring at the walls.

northiie57 · ‎01-07-2020

Just my experience with former friends on FB, was nice to have that connection at first, but in my brain all I remember is how that person was in my life years ago. One guy was super nice and then his whole personality turned into all about him, a big bragger and how great his is....no thank you....I had another experience that made me feel like what the heck happened to you? It is no big deal if I connect or not....I have plenty of friends today

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@occasionalrain wrote:
@hckynut

Promise you'll return and tell us about the reunion. You'll have so many experiences to relive and lots of laughs.

@occasionalrain

Hopefully I will see my childhood friend skating today. He doesn't skate every Wednesday. He either goes to the gym or rides his bike on our bike trails in town. Will try to remember to let you l know when our other friend comes to visit.

The oldest guy, our visitor, will have to do most of the talking. Me and my childhood friend are pretty well caught up with our things happening. I am sure I will do my share of talking.

My in town friend is not like me, he waits for people to talk to him, I always say "hi" to almost everyone, and see where it goes.

This is always a good day for me. Love lacing up the skates whenever I can. Thank you for your good comments.

hckynut

hckynut(john)

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

No.

My daily life and that of everyone I know was not impacted with a strict lockdown and forced to stay home. Everyone in my immediate life was considered essential and had to work every day from day one, many of them on a lot of overtime.

We really didn't have all that down time, that months at home time. Our lives and schedules went on like before.