While I have not made any new friends lately, I have been trying to keep in touch with someone I met in the Anxiety Group, which I used to attend.  We have talked by phone a few times, but have been out of touch since I injured my leg in December.   I have written her a letter, as well as send her a few pictures that she wanted from the Internet.  It is my impression that she would like to become friends with me.  I am going to work toward that end.