I like the idea of e-mail, personally. But I also think that it's really obvious if it doesn't work at all. For instance, Mr. Wonderful's job requires heavy computer work and he does not check his personal e-mail if at all possible. Well, unless D10 reminds him.
But if it doesn't have a negative effect AND it's something different, how can it be a bad thing? If the goal is to re-establish a friendship, I would make sure to keep the message and tonality light and slightly funny (or extremely funny if it's appropriate) and warm.
But then again, Wonder and I are writers at heart--this is a medium that works well for us. I swear if I could wear a keyboard like a necklace, it would alleviate most (if not all) of my ambiguities. I would have to store a folder on my person of the smiley emoticons to pull out when necessary... and I don't think I could properly classify wearing emoticons as accessorizing!
Anyway, just want to say hello and wish you guys a happy holiday weekend (in case I'm not able to post again for a few days).
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
Betsey 
