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Should we take old Dad with us to Manhattan? |
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Q: We’re having a family reunion coming up soon in New York City. Because we get to the Big Apple so seldom, we want to take advantage of all the great restaurants, shopping and, most of all, the Broadway theater scene. The problem is 85-year-old Dad. He was born in New York, is a great storyteller and expert on everything in the city. He was always the life of the party everywhere he went.
However, six months ago he suffered a slight stroke. He’s as mentally bright as ever, but can’t do much walking without getting very tired. We want to take him along, but he would keep us back from seeing everything we want. If we have to be with Dad, our visit to Manhattan wouldn’t be much fun for anyone. Should we leave Dad home?
A: Whoever made the suggestion to dump Dad should stay the hell home! Preferably in a dark room with the shades drawn and a bag over his head. Seriously, if Dad says he can handle the trip, have him get a thorough medical check-up. If his doc approves, take Dad along. The solution can be very simple. |
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If I go on vacation, will my job still be there when I get back? |
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Q: I may be paranoid, but I’m afraid to take a vacation this year. I’m 57 and have a good job, but our company has had a lot of layoffs lately, and business is still slow. My fear is that whie I’m gone, they’ll find someone younger and cheaper to do my job. Maybe they’ll kick me out because I’m eligible for early retirement. But with a big family, I can’t possibly retire until I hit at least 62 and can qualify to get Social Security to add to my small pension. What should I do? |
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What to do when you have a bad hotel experience |
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Q: We recently stayed in a hotel in Rome, and it seemed every member of the staff was deliberately rude to us. We believe we always behaved with courtesy and consideration to them, and expected the same in return. What should you do when you're offended in that way? |
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Anti-Elvis Senior Visits Graceland |
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We get many You Ask, We Answer letters, but this unusual one both asks the questions and then makes all the nasty answers. We won’t identify the writer except that he/she is a 70-year-old online author and columnist on a big city newspaper. If Elvis fans ever got the name, murder could happen. Here’s the letter:
Q: Just why is Graceland, this cornpone castle of the late hick squawker, who drank, drugged and gobbled until he exploded at age 42, treated by the flaky faithful as some kind of shrine like those of Lourdes, Jerusalem or Mecca? It isn't as if the former occupant ever turned water into wine or promised 72 post-mortem virgins to now or never suicide martyrs. |
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Gay Retiree Looks For New Vacation Experience |
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Q: There’s a joke that changes lyrics from an old song, “nobody loves you when you’re old and g(r)ay” that describes my situation. This grey-hair just took retirement at age 62, and may celebrate by traveling, possibly with a tour group. I no longer have a partner, and would like to make the trip with fellow gays, as well as hope to begin a new individual relationship. Do you have any suggestions? |
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