Dear John,

   Remember when you were young, flexible and listened to me with rapt attention? We did lots of new things together and celebrated with beer and cookies. The world was moving fast and we were on a great ride. We were Networkers and we took on the world at great parties with lots of dancing and silly hats.

   We're both older now and I find myself trapped on a ride that has stopped. We do what you want when you say you want to do it. You don't listen and when you do what I want it's too little and years too late. And the parties are stuffy, the hats are boring an we stay home to watch others dancing on TV.

   So, I'm moving on for both of us. I know it's not normal and embarrassing to separate after all these years. I know your friends will talk, so try to ignore them. It's just for the best.

   Maybe we'll connect someday and you'll understand why I left. I'll be the one at the party dancing on the table with the Vyatta hat.