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Dear Crabby, I see the words “Federal Reserve Note” written on the top of all of our bills in the United States. There are other words too, like “legal tender” and “United States Treasurer” as well as pictures of former presidents and a strange pyramid with an eye looking at me. Is this all from our government, or some independent organization? Sincerely, Shomee DaMoney Dear Shomee DaMoney, I have never claimed to be a smart man. I pay attention, I do my job, and … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, I am almost 20 years old and my parents are still treating me like a child! My college offered me a credit card of my very own and my parents told me no. Why would they care if I get my own card? What gives them the right to deny me my adult privileges anyway? Sincerely, Hedda Foredebt Dear Hedda Foredebt, I am not sure where to start with your question. Let me take these in the order you wrote them. First of all, I have underwear older than you are, so let's not blame … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, I always seem to get a sunburn no matter what I do to prepare myself. Is this always going to be the case? Or will someone magically invent a lotion or cream that will allow me to soak up the rays without suffering from the pain afterwards? Sincerely, Bernie Burnt Dear Bernie Burnt, That is an age-old problem that many people would like to see solved. If I was a younger, smarter man I would focus more of my efforts on this invention. As it stands, I too fall victim … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, I love my cat so much, but he is very sick with something right now. My therapist says I should not spend any money on her since she is 18 years old and probably near the end of her life. But I cannot live without her; I would spend every last dime I have to keep her just one more day! What should I do? Sincerely, Cat Woman Dear Cat Woman, Well, I need to tell you that you are probably asking the wrong guy. I am not a huge cat fan and I probably wouldn't have spent the money to … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, A very dear friend of mine passed away the other day. I really want to do something nice to honor them. What is the best way to do that? Sincerely, Molly Memorable Dear Molly Memorable, This is a very good question, and I think the answer varies for everyone. There are the traditional ways of sending flowers to the funeral home and sending notes to the loved ones who are still alive. There are also other ways that take more effort. I have seen some people write out … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, My boyfriend thinks ice fishing is the best thing ever. But, I hate it! The problem is if I don't go ice fishing with him, I barely see him all winter. Help! Sincerely, Freezing Fran Dear Fran, I am probably the worst person to consult with on both of these topics, but I will give it a whirl here. As far as the ice fishing goes, I think the two worst ways possible to spend any amount of free time would be freezing to death or fishing! So by combining the two, you just … [Read more...]
CNN reported earlier today that Pauline Phillips, better known to millions of newspaper readers as the original Dear Abby advice columnist, has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, her family said Thursday. She died Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at age 94. Try Dear Crabby's weekly column here www.dearcrabby.org or in The Oakland Press. Phillips' columns were published in an era when newspaper readers began to prize straight-talking, pithy advice about marriages, children, … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, I am very concerned about this fiscal cliff and the future of my family. Do you have any advice for how I should handle things in the coming year? Sincerely, Spen Ditall Dear Spen, I too have heard some rumblings about this fiscal cliff. It sounds like some tax breaks will expire, and some unemployment and welfare handouts will be discontinued. Although the Republicans like to blame the Democrats and vice versa, I'm sure our government will not just sit back and watch … [Read more...]
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