GP and I went into the city this afternoon to meet a friend I haven't seen in 10 years.  Back in ancient history when I was young and newly in Italy, I worked in a language school teaching English.  I made friends with a few of my colleagues, especially a couple of girls from Wales.  During the years that I lived here I saw them often but once we returned to the States we all lost touch apart from the occasional card or visit.  This gal today now lives in Zurich with her German husband.  They were here for a wedding and called to see if we could meet up.  The last time I saw her she hadn't changed much at all from the girl I'd met almost 30 years ago.  Age has caught up with us all I guess.  When we met today we just stared at each other for a few moments and then started laughing.  Damn.  To think when we first met we were just beginning our working lives, (I'd say career but as I've never had one that wouldn't be accurate), and now we're talking about retirement!  We've made plans to meet up somewhere half way this spring for a day so we can really catch up.  I look forward to it. xxoo me