my love 4 facebook is borne of a dislike 4 the phone. i’ve never enjoyed the process of catching up via “ma bell.” interestingly, i think i get a greater feel 4 the real person via online social networking. for instance, i was never privy 2 my father’s razor-sharp wit in verbal land. it wasn’t until we became acquainted in “facebook land” that i realized from whence my OWN razor-sharp wit originated.

and, obviously, facebook allows me the opportunity 2 keep in touch with such special people like u. i consider it an absolute pleasure (& tres chic) 2 have an israel-living, sweet, educated, effervescent, handsome, vital, insightful man such as yourself in my circle of friends.

great work on the column. keep it up!

shalom