Nothing wrong with that occasionally. I still talk to my Hound that passed away last year. No big deal. I'm newer here so I don't know what you looked like before although your username reminds me of someone from Ask.com
I do it all the time. Spouse, friends, relatives, and dogs. Nah, don't call somebody about that. I owe you a phone call, so I'll do the calling.
Your new look is nice. Rather effeminate, which I would never equate with you but, with the name change, I do like the challenge you have created for yourself. ;-)
Dear goody2shoos, No not usually...however, I have learned the boundary between life and death can be quite soft, so if I have impressions or a dream soon after the person's death, I do pay attention.