I have heard from three friends that I never expected to because it has been a long time since we lost contact some how. In many ways,it has been delightful and in other ways sad. Both of our neighbors from across the road have passed away. Ted, best friend has lost his wife. The most charming one was of Celeste and Red and their daughter used a picture of them snuggled together when the were about to get married. On the brighter side was that two different long lost friends of mine called. It was so good to catch up and talk silly girl talk about not being to get to a hair stylist and such. Mine has grown long and witchy and the heat and humidity is n not helpful. Since my mask just messes it up even more, I don't stress about it. I color my own hair so that is not an issue. We needed a little frivolity in these grim times. The other call was from a close friend that I haven't seen since the pandemic started. I miss her. Her husband was in Vietnam at the same time ted was and they actually crossed paths there. I think we must all be so lonely that we are reaching out more. speaking of the pandemic, I have lost two friends and now Jeremy's wife has been diagnosed. I fear f them all and plan to see if he needs some shopping done. I would put it on the porch and ring the door bell. I stocked up yesterday because the virus is surging here and who knows when a quarntine will be necessary.