Talked to an old colleague today. We both been in "the industry" since 1999.
Said he tried reaching me through Facebook. I deleted my account in 2014. Said he tried to reach me via LinkedIn. I deleted that account in 2021.
We chatted for a bit. Catching up. Felt disconnected.
Reminded me of that one quote from The Sovereign Individual:
"The vag sits on the edge of the highway, broken, hungry. Overhead, flies a transcontinental plane filled with highly paid executives. The upper class has taken to the air, the lower class to the road, there is no longer any bond between them; they are two nations."
Not that I live an extravagant life... but the bonds that held us together are gone.
Conversation ended.
Nothing bad.
Just died.
I have nothing in common with my old friends anymore.
#RealRareTalk
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