The fissure those few of years of isolation created have had far-reaching consequences.

The pandemic accelerated the gap, but it was already widening.

At fifty-three many long-time friends I felt would be with me for the rest of my days have become distant now.

I feel much the same. I have friends who I would consider family - and now, I barely recognise them.

I miss the richness this brought to life.

I was considering trying to start some kind of group locally. Start with friends and then expand out, just to see if people are interested in building a community again.