Because it's Friday and I'm bored…. Past installments From her October 30 column: DEAR ABBY: My friend, "Steven," and I have known each other 10 years. He and I have seen each other through many good times, and a few bad ones. Most recently, Steven was in a relationship with a woman who couldn't stand the thought of his having … Read More
Dear Abby Hijacked: Volume Four
Past installments From her July 16 column… DEAR ABBY: My 17-year-old niece, "Nicki," was recently diagnosed with an STD. When her mother, my sister-in-law "Cynthia," found out she was horrified. She had ignored several family members — including me — who had tried to warn her that Nicki was sexually active and not taking proper precautions. Now Nicki’s 14-year-old sister, … Read More
Dear Abby Hijacked: Volume Three
Another installment: DEAR ABBY: For most of my life, I have parted my hair on the right. I am now being told that men should part their hair on the left. Is there a correct side for men? — HARRY W., MORRO BAY, CALIF. Dear Harry: No, there is no correct side, as long as it doesnt make your hair … Read More
Dear Abby Hijacked: Volume Two
Actual letters to Dear Abby, randomly selected, with my response: DEAR ABBY: My closest friend, "Tina," who is married, has been having an affair for a few months. She has now decided she’s no longer in love with her husband, "Hal," and wants a divorce. Tina and Hal have been in my life for several years and are like family … Read More
This Week’s “Dear Abby Hijacked”
Today I am introducing, as a semi-regular feature on this blog, a segment called DEAR ABBY HIJACKED, in which I take letters to Dear Abby (printed earlier in the week) and provide my own answers without bothering to read what "Abby" said in response. Simple concept really. Might be fun. So away we go with the debut installment: DEAR ABBY: … Read More