I just found out an old friend had died--TWO years ago! It seems everyone knew but me.

[shireen]

15. My condolences

Don't be so hard on yourself. What you call "wrapped up in my own life" is simply day-to-day living. What else could you have done?

This may sound silly, but that's the main reason I like Facebook. I've connected with old friends that I would otherwise never stay in contact with. A few of those friendships have become stronger because of it. I've also formed new friendships with kindred spirits I've never met in person.

I'm really sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. He sounded like a very extraordinary man.