I wrote to my cousin, Chris, recently .
I also wrote to my second cousin, Gordon – not something that happens too often.
Following that, the thought occurred to me that surely very few people write to a second cousin of theirs during their life! I feel as if I’m pretty lousy at keeping in touch with people generally. I justify it by telling myself that I am “living in the moment with the people who are rubbing elbows with me”. The more likely reason can probably be found somewhere in my pride and self-centeredness. But whatever the reason, it’s good “hearing from” and “getting off” a letter to people you love and appreciate, yes? Here’s another installment of what is, (truth be told), a far cry from a personal email, and yet surely better than… nothing?