A few years ago, I created facebook page for the purpose of checking out the hype and following a couple of people who are doing some rather interesting things. I rarely checked the page, I figured anyone who can blog, facebook and twitter, had way too much time on their hands.
Some 3 months ago, I ran into an old high school friend. She was all abuzz about the upcoming class “mini” reunion and suggested I connect with her on facebook to get the details. I sent a “request” to be her friend and within minutes, received an “acceptance” along with pages of 24 or so of other old classmates, who would also subsequently “add” me as a friend. In the ensuing several months, my friend list has doubled.
So now I know that Philip in Greensboro is leaving on a cruise today, Susan is taking pictures of new property listings and Allyn is watching the rain on Market Square. Slowly I am becoming reacquainted with names and faces that slipped my mind so long ago. It’s like reading the the novel “What Happened to Dick and Jane?” about a group of kids who graduated from high school together and grew up. I am so addicted. At least I can “hide” the mindless games, polls and applications that fb friends seem so fascinated with and “defriend” the people whose posts I find annoying.
A little research indicates that, 35 and up is the fastest growing user group on fb. Facebook is becoming a social network for us old folks… So friend me at http://facebook.com/smithposts
