My birthday was a couple of weeks ago, and my day started out watching our oldest child prepare breakfast for the family. In fairness, Colby wanted to take me out for a Saturday morning brunch, but one of us -- ahem -- slept rather late, so he, I mean the non-sleeping one, went to the store instead. The scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, biscuits, strawberries, oj, variety of doughnuts and offer of toast seemed rather overwhelming to the rest of us, but to the chef, an 18 year old, 6'2" and still growing "child", it was just the right amount of food (for a morning meal).

The rest of our day was rather low-key, but just right, and I stand by my opinion that like wine, I only improve with age.

One of the most heart warming aspects to my day was reading all of the birthday wishes on Facebook. It was overwhelming to see postings from people, beginning at 12:33 am that morning and continuing into the next day -- from friends I am in frequent contact with, friends I connect with periodically, and those I have somewhat lost touch with. There are some I know well, some not so well -- we may have things in common, we may not. It didn't matter.

The point is we connect, if only for a Happy Birthday wish, and perhaps only once a year. But it feels wonderful to know that all of these people thought of me, even if it was just long enough to type a few words and hit "Enter".

Is there someone you have not been in touch with for a while -- personally or professionally? The "why" doesn't really matter; just take action now. Give a call, send an email, even a text. Say hello. Have a conversation. Ask to get together for coffee. Catch up -- learn what's new.

Times goes by quickly, and even though several years may have passed since your last conversation, chances are the person will be glad to hear from you.

Who knows where the conversation may take you.