Angela is correct - an apology is a good start (altho possible the othe rparty should be also apoligizing).  I just reconnedted with a friend/co-worker I hadn;t talked to in 30 years.  We connected just as tho there had been no break at all.  It was worth the effort and the aploogy. 

I 3rd Angela, If you are reknotting old ties I would start with an apology and then finish with something that is not demanding, expecting, or forthcoming. "Sorry I haven't been in contact, if you ever want write me feel free to send me a reply."

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Don't know enough about the field to render a firm opinion.  I imagine it could be interesting to some people.  I took some programming courses years ago and while many people love it, I thought it was boring.  I somehow doubt the excitement in the field rises to that of jumping out of a perfectly … Read more