--And I'm not talking agents and editors, people!
Actually, I had a HUGE rant prepared and I have since deleted it.
If you've been too busy to think about someone you haven't heard from in forever--give them a call, drop them a line, and reconnect.
Open the door--and who knows, they might step through it. And if they don't, you've tried.
And if all else fails--Send them nekkid kitties!

Write on!