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I accidentally emailed a stranger 10 years ago. He has been invited to family celebrations ever since

The delight of ‘meeting’ a person from a different country and time zone is one of the wonders of the internet. Perhaps one day we will host a party in his honour

I accidentally emailed a stranger 10 years ago. He has been invited to family celebrations ever since

TL;DR

  • An accidental email mix-up over 10 years ago led to a unique friendship.
  • Benjamin, nicknamed 'The Wrong Benny,' has been mistakenly invited to family celebrations.
  • He always responds with excitement and warmth, even though he has never attended.
  • The connection was made possible by a single-letter difference in email addresses.
  • The author sees this accidental friendship as a source of delight in a disconnected world.
  • Benjamin expresses his gratitude for the continued invitations and the "loyalty" of the family.