DEAR CRABBY,

Do you think that getting DWI's and filing for bankruptcy are the kind of examples our mayor should be setting?

ANONYMOUS

DEAR ANONYMOUS,

You sent this to everyone I work with, and did not address it to me specifically. The bosses say you wanted me to answer. I assume you are trying to get around the mandatory signature in the 'opinions' section. Your question is not something I care about; so be grateful I'm bored today. I signed you as "Anonymous". You are lucky I did not sign you as "Weasel".

Answer: Of course not. Are you accusing our Mayor of such conduct? How come I didn't hear about it? Is this your way of calling attention to someone else's conduct? Are these things not a matter of public record? But it is a free country. We are all free to screw up. Public figures do it publicly. And you are free to vote or not vote for whomever.

BTW, I really do NOT think "Get out and vote" is a wise thing to do if you have no knowledge about any of the candidates ideas, opinions or stance on issues. That would mean anyone with a cool name could win. And often, the best looking / most charming guy gets to be president. Ever notice?

DEAR CRABBY,

I'm almost 28, a guy, and living at home. My dad's brother "Rick" comes over often. He asks my dad to go with him to restaurants, stores, movies, and other places. They always go without me, sometimes even discussing it first in while I'm still in the room. He invites my dad out so often that it's really awkward and I feel unwanted. How do I handle the situation?

LEFT OUT SON

DEAR LOS(ER),

Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahha. Man, that was a good one. Are you serious? Boo Hoo. You little girl. If you are in college (to become a doctor, lawyer, or something else that takes at least 8 years); or if you are severely disabled, then my most sincere and humble apologies. If not, then I repeat: hahahahahahahahahahaha.

Did you ever think that maybe your dad is sick of your face and needs time away from you? After all, it has been 28 years, and unlike a woman, there're no perks to hanging out with you (unless you are a gourmet cook). Also, brothers and sisters have known each other from birth to death, not like spouses and children. Your bond needs constant work.

Consider the following: Maybe your uncle won't invite you because he doesn't respect you and views you as a drain on his brother. You are not 16. WHY are you living at home? Are you trying to stay there until after your dad kicks off so you will not have any problems inheriting the house? Does your uncle suspect it? I have seen it happen.

Maybe they are as interested in hearing about the latest CD you've burned as you are in hearing about World War 2. Are you under the mistaken impression you have some authority over your father? And, How do you 'handle the situation'? You don't, dipstick. You are not in control here. (Did you really think you could set him straight? Hahahhahhahahahahaha.) You should move out and get a life, and a woman, and a do something that would warrant some respect from your uncle. Then you invite them out to lunch. Right now you feel awkward and unwanted because you are.

crabcakes@sitnews.org

 

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