7th November, 2020.
I’ve got to admit, the start of the day … ?
Sees me feeling rather saddened.
I got news yesterday that Phil — an old school friend — had died, this week: of liver cancer.
He was ten days younger than me.
He’d developed arthritis in his early teens: and had needed at least one kidney replaced as a result of years worth of medication for the condition.
More recently?
He’d started dialysis.
I’m …
I’m tempted to use the word devastated.
But will settle for extremely saddened.
Phil was that rarest of things: a genuinely nice, decent man.
The fact we’d lost touch, over the years?
Is now compounded: by a permanent loss.
I can only offer a prayer or two.
And my condolence to his family.
~≈😢≈~
You know, I’m working on another piece for Phoenix FM: and planning to write about crime in the area.
I’m possibly going to have to do a list of tips, at some point.
Including some sort of cyber tips.
I know that’s going to be relevant.
Another old friend managed to get hacked, last night.
I became aware of it … when she apparently sent me a couple of videos …
That lead to a fake Facebook* login page.
I’ve done my usual thing: and heavily suggested she change her password.
Any other suggestions … ?
Would be appreciated.
~≈😶≈~
