Being slightly introverted, single and over 50 during a pandemic is a curious thing. Add to that huge shifts in communication norms such as texting, liking, commenting or snap chatting now in favor more than good old fashion calling and it’s sometimes unclear to me how to “friend” in the 21st century.

It could well be that this issue is unique to me and me alone but I have a bunch of good friends and sometimes I just don’t know how to “access” them, especially if they have kids or busy social lives.

It was easier when I lived in a house and not a 650 sq ft apartment because I could invite people over for dinner occasionally. But even that is tricky these days with Delta in circulation.

I’m thinking of those etiquette classes young women (?) used to take. I could do with one of those – we’d cover when it’s appropriate to call, should one text that you’re about to call or maybe drop a tiktok video about what you’re gonna talk about. Lol.

I’d settle for a printed manual, three ring binder with an index. “The A to Z of Friendin in Your 50s.”