i don’t have friends. i do have acquaintances. nobody asks, “what do you like to do?” anymore. the question was moot. when they did ask, the answer never pleased them. nobody asks, “what do you do for work?” the answer always confused them. i am a civilized mind in an uncivilized world. intellectually i fly above the crowd. it’s rather disheartening. it means i am alone in the world. perhaps the solution is to seek interest groups in my city.