Dear So and So

[sundial]

Dear Weather,

Please make up your mind. Tornados in February? Lightning and snow? What the thunder??

Signed,
Blown Away in Arkansas

[mimitabby]

To whom it may concern

It absolutely baffles me as to why some people on some forums continue to describe way too much -- talking about way more personal stuff than anyone else really wants to know. We are glad that you are in a relationship, but there are some details you just generally do NOT share in public. There are things called boundaries; most people have them. It is the ability to discern what is private and what is not. I hope you learn them soon. I believe that you mean well, but my reaction to your declarations (and that of others) is off the scene gagging. Is that what you want us to do?

I know you'll never read this; because you don't come here; but I'm relieved to get it off my chest.

Miss Manners

[Veronica]

Dear Tucker Cat,

Why is it you always want to snuggle when I'm getting ready for work? You also need to stop growing. Soon I won't be able to hold you under my chin, where you like to be.


Dear Cassie Cat,

Please sheath your claws before pouncing on my head when I'm doing my ab workout.

[Tiffany]

Dear all sick people at my work,

Please have the common courtesy to stay home if you're sick with the flu. It is truly an epidemic here and you know this. You were just the one complaining of Jane Doe coming to work last Thursday sick ... now you show up with a fever and vomiting and expect to stay at work and spread germs? Please. I don't want your germs, nor does anyone else. Please stay home.

[Pax]

Dear Mom,

I know you are utterly bereft over losing Dad, you are so sad and at such a loss as to what to do next. I just kills me to see you in such pain, I would do anything to be able to alleviate it even a bit. I love you so much and I'm helpless, I can do all the errand and business things...but I can't ease your suffering.

I'm sorry.

Your loving daughter

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

{{{{Queen}}}}

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

To whom it may concern

It absolutely baffles me as to why some people on some forums continue to describe way too much -- talking about way more personal stuff than anyone else really wants to know. We are glad that you are in a relationship, but there are some details you just generally do NOT share in public. There are things called boundaries; most people have them. It is the ability to discern what is private and what is not. I hope you learn them soon. I believe that you mean well, but my reaction to your declarations (and that of others) is off the scene gagging. Is that what you want us to do?

I know you'll never read this; because you don't come here; but I'm relieved to get it off my chest.

Miss Manners

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[Velobambina]

Queen--Your mom is lucky to have such a loving daughter. I'm sure you are helping her much more than is evident to you right now. Give her a BIG hug.

Tiffany---Couldn't have said it better! Make sure you bring Purell or GermX in, put it on your desk, and use it.

[Tiffany]

Tiffany---Couldn't have said it better! Make sure you bring Purell or GermX in, put it on your desk, and use it.

Done.

[firenze11]

Dear extended family,

When a man on his death bed tells you his wishes for his funeral and wake, you should listen. I can't imagine that you are being so selfish as to suggest going against his wishes completely so it is more convenient for you. A service and tea at a church is not an "Irish wake" and "celebration of life." He didn't want tears. He didn't want a somber funeral. And besides, I can't think of a more wonderful way to honor a very colorful vibrant man.

Also, death and serious illness should not be the accepted as the only incidents to bring family together. Let's try to change that, shall we? And if you don't want to, please don't mention it with a faux sense of sadness. I'd love to get to know you again.

Love,
Firenze

And. . .

Dear Me,

Get on your bike more often. I think I hear him crying. You love it, you like spinervals, so get of your lazy bum and get on the bike. Don't let the winter get to you, just keep thinking about how wonderful it will be in the spring to be faster and stronger than you were in the fall.

Love Always,

Me

[Wahine]

Dear extended family,

When a man on his death bed tells you his wishes for his funeral and wake, you should listen. I can't imagine that you are being so selfish as to suggest going against his wishes completely so it is more convenient for you. A service and tea at a church is not an "Irish wake" and "celebration of life." He didn't want tears. He didn't want a somber funeral. And besides, I can't think of a more wonderful way to honor a very colorful vibrant man.

Also, death and serious illness should not be the accepted as the only incidents to bring family together. Let's try to change that, shall we? And if you don't want to, please don't mention it with a faux sense of sadness. I'd love to get to know you again.

Love,
Firenze

And. . .

Dear Me,

Get on your bike more often. I think I hear him crying. You love it, you like spinervals, so get of your lazy bum and get on the bike. Don't let the winter get to you, just keep thinking about how wonderful it will be in the spring to be faster and stronger than you were in the fall.

Love Always,

Me

What is it with people not wanting to honour someone's wishes.

And....

you said "bum". I miss bum... and toque... and tensor bandage... and

Dear co-workers and clients,

Regardless of how it sounds to you, I do not say aboot. I say about. Good English about. You say abOWt, like you're getting hurt right in the middle of the word. Yes, I am Canadian. Yes I will always say things differently. But if one more person accuses me of saying aboot, I may just have to jersey 'em, eh!?

Sincerely,

Proud Canadian Import

[Trek420]

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It's not me, I hope? Knott and I try to be prim, respectful, subtle, sedate, discrete, mature .... usually .... mostly ... sorta

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

It's not me, I hope? Knott and I try to be prim, respectful, subtle, sedate, discrete, mature .... usually .... mostly ... sorta

You guys are more discrete than I am!

[Trek420]

You guys are more discrete than I am!

Bleeker, Mimi, you're both pretty blatant. I don't mind happy loving healthy straight couples (as long as they act G@y in public.)

[Zen]

a paragon of decorum!
I'm sure no one will ever call me that