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Person you last called...
I don't call people like I used to. The answer to this question is easy--the last person I called was my sister Joy. She is among the handful of people that I still call on a regular basis. I call Joy usually at least once each week just to catch up with what's happening in her life and with the rest of the family. Actually the other night when I called her, my other sister Joni answered the phone which was nice because I hadn't talked to her for a few months. She moved in with Joy earlier this year. Usually Joy answers the phone though. Like me, Joy is retired and it's pretty easy to reach her.
I used to call a number of my friends on a regular rotating basis. They rarely called me--I called them. And eventually I stopped calling them. Except for my long time friend Marvin who is also retired. We talk mostly about politics these days which is kind of fun and he's one of the few people I know who is willing to discuss politics. We talk politics and movies and sometimes about old friends and life in general. It's good to have someone to talk to now and then.
It's probably time for me to make some calls to some other friends to see how they've been doing. Due to the time difference between me and them it's sometimes hard to know the best time to call. Some of them still work and others, well, I'm afraid I'm going to bother them. After all, when we have families, jobs, and other things going on it can be disruptive to get a phone call. Maybe I shouldn't think that way about old friends.
Maybe I need to start making some phone calls again.
Are there any special phone friends that you talk to on a regular basis? As you get older do you feel less inclined to call people for fear of interfering with whatever they may be doing? How do you stay in touch with friends and family other than calling on the phone?
I absolutely hate talking on the phone. I always say, 'if I answer when you call, you should feel special'. I do talk to my friend Mary quite a bit though. She's probably the only one.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, I've heard a lot of people say they don't like talking on the phone. I guess that's way I'm sometimes hesitant to call people.
DeleteLee
Hi Lee - I email if people connect that way ... can't face FB ... and don't use it often. I rang a friend in South Africa - it was her birthday .. and recently my god-daughter has had her tonsils out - like me in her 20s ... she's recovering and has a new first job - so she's happy!
ReplyDeleteCheers I'll do both .. but prefer to be ready for a phone call - as I don't carry my phone round with me ... and now don't have a land line ..
I'll go with the flow - ... I'm glad you had a happy chat with your two sisters ... cheers Hilary
Hilary, I rarely say much on FB other than to my daughters. I like to hear voices so I probably should take more initiative in calling people.
DeleteLee
I also called my sister Joy this week. Also, I called my parents. I don't call them enough. They don't have a computer or smart phone, so I need to either call or visit, and they're about three hours away. I talk to my friend Krista on the phone, often.
ReplyDeleteMary at Play off the Page
Mary, I used to call my mother nearly every morning when she was still living. That's who I miss the most. So many times I'll have something I wish I could tell my mother but I can't call. Maybe she knows anyway. Funny that you and I both have a sister named Joy.
DeleteLee
I have a brother I touch base with about once a week.
ReplyDeletePolitics are so hot, no wonder no ones likes to discuss them. But they are making Saturday Night Live pretty funny. I should tape some of the late night hosts. I bet they are making hay of our politics this year.
Ann, it's too bad people can't just sit down and talk about the political situation without getting heated and emotional about it. But I guess it's not just politics. To a great extent I think people have forgotten the art of conversation.
DeleteLee
I talk to my brother usually once a week. When my parents aren't staying with me (as they are now for the winter), I call my mom every day. But that's about it. Other than them, I absolutely hate talking on the phone. I'd rather email or text. Sometimes when people call me (friends) I'll email or text them back instead of calling. I don't know what it is, I just hate being on the phone!
ReplyDeleteThat makes my ex crazy. He's more into talking in person...
Michele at Angels Bark
Michele, I like a good phone conversation--next best thing to sitting with someone and talking in person. There's a better back and forth exchange rather than separate soliloquies that don't always get properly answered. And talking is easier than typing for me.
DeleteLee
I hate getting stuck on the phone so the only person I call regularly is my almost 97-year-old mom. I mostly communicate with family and friends via email.
ReplyDeletePatricia, I don't talk on the phone much, but when I do I can go on for quite a while as long as the other party is willing to do the same.
DeleteLee
Since beginning to follow you during the #Challenge, I am behind in reading your posts. Trying to visit as many others sites as possible. Looking forward to catching up soon. Enjoying what I am able to read. Thanks. E-mail has replaced a lot of phone calls when a quick answer is all that is needed. I do volunteer to make calls if needed because phones are no problem. Visiting on the letter R day where I have written about a hotel in Italy that I used in a second novel. Wish I were writing you from there rather than North Carolina. Having fun, however. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteStepheny, visit when you can. I wouldn't mind being in North Carolina instead of Los Angeles. But life is good so I'm thankful.
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