This post was going to be about friends and family that you haven’t spoken to in ages and ages.

And I had to delete it because I am in no position to have an opinion on this subject.

Surprise. I CAN put a hold on my sanctimonious diatribes. Amazing, I know.

Believe it or not, I firmly believe that if you are espousing an idea or opinion you had best be aware of the fingers that are pointing back at you opposite of the one you are pointing at others.

And I am very aware of those fingers.

You can’t say that family is important to you if you aren’t reaching out to them.

You can’t say that friends are important to you if you don’t keep in contact with them.

It seems to be pretty easy, but don’t I know how difficult it is. And the biggest obstacle is always yourself. Picking up the phone, or writing a note and sending it. That is all that it takes.

And at times that effort feels like lifting the weight of the world.