November 2009
7 posts
Shamsandballsandnailsandtupperware.
Dear Abbi,
I am thinking of starting a small business. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to make infomercials. I own a camera, and I know some people in the business, How I can get in touch with some of the inventors of these products. Anything you could offer I would really appreciate.
Thanks!
Shamsandballs
Denver, Colorado
Dear Shamsandballs,
That’s awesome that...
Such a Herb
Dear Abbi,
Why are Grandfather clocks called Grandfather clocks?
Herb
Fairfield, Arkansas
Dear Herb,
You got me! I have no idea!
Best of luck,
Abbi
Hairs
Dear Abbi,
I have been noticing a change in the overall behavior of human beings since I got my new haircut. There seems to be uproar about health care, our financial crisis, wars, and just more attitude in general. This has all started happening since I got my last haircut. I was thinking of getting a bob for the holidays, but I’m really nervous how the world will react. Help!
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Party Pooper
Dear Abbi,
I often find myself thinking about High School and how much freer I was back then. I mean I had some really great times. I was voted life of the party, and I don’t remember ever really stressing about anything in my life. I’ve been trying to get back to that place where I’m just a care-free, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kinda guy. I can’t seem to get back...
A Talker
Dear Abbi,
I have to travel a lot for work. I ride Amtrak at least twice a week, and although I usually don’t mind the ride, I often end up seated next to a “talker”. Do you have an tips on how to deal with such a person?
Thanks,
Traveltorn
A Moving Train
Hi Traveltorn,
For those readers who are not aware of what a “talker” is, (probably because you are one),...
In a Hive.
Dear Abbi,
I seem to have gotten trapped in a massive bee hive. I’m not allergic, but it’s not fun. I’m trying to get out, but the bees have started to build the hive around me, trapping me even more. I want out, but when I think about how much they want me here, it makes me kinda want to stay. No one has ever made such a grand gesture for me before. If I leave, I...
People problems.
Dear Abbi,
I hate being in tiny apartments. I don’t understand why anyone living in a tiny apartment would invite other people over for a dinner party. I hate when you can smell someone cooking. Like I get over to this dinner party, and the host is still cooking the meal and I’m like-why can’t you finish this before everyone gets here??? We all don’t need to smell you...
October 2009
9 posts
Mover For Weather, not Sports.
Dear Abbi,
I’m thinking of relocating for my job. I currently work as a graphic designer in Philadelphia, and I’m just ready for a change. I do a lot of freelance stuff, so I can pretty much go anywhere. Philadelphia gets so cold and I am thinking of moving to a warmer climate. Also, there’s a lot of sports here. Not that I have anything against sports, I have actually...
Secret Siblings.
Dear Abbi,
I recently found some boxes of stuff from my childhood in the basement of my parents house. As I was looking through the old photos and crafts, I started noticing I wasn’t in any of the pictures. There was another little girl in all of the photos with my parents. All of the drawings were signed by “Lindsay” and not my name. I have one sibling, a brother, Daniel. ...
Dear Abbi,
I found a full length picture of you and your family, and as a very tall person, I’m curious how you all live being semi-short?
Tally Tallson
Oak Valley, West Virginia
Dear Tally,
All anyone can do is live the best they can. I don’t know where you saw such a photo, and I prefer to keep this a safe place to discuss important issues people are dealing with. Maybe you’re insecure...
Poshed Out.
Dear Abbi,
I am an junior agent at a real estate firm In New York City and the Hamptons. While my job is sometimes pretty cool-as I get to show apartments and vacation homes—and I’m talking really amazing apartments—I’ve been thinking more and more of going back to school to be a teacher. Right now I’m living a pretty glamorous life. I get paid a really great...
Patient Patient.
Dear Abbi,
I’m having boy issues! So, my guy happens to also be my gynecologist. I see him about every 6 months or so, sort of a long distance relationship-but after my last visit, he called me to come in again for some “tests”. He called me on my cell and my work line and left a really touching, heartfelt message about how he’d really like to see me again. First of...
A Ham.
Dear Abbi,
Halloween is coming up and I’m thinking of wearing the same costume two years in a row. I went as a Ham last year. I’m just not feeling creative enough to come up with something this week. Do you think it’s ok to wear the same thing, even if you went as a Ham?
Thanks!
A Ham.
Brookline, MA
Dear Ham,
I think it’s perfectly ok to re-use your costume from...
I'm Sorry World.
Dear Abbi,
On my commute to work this morning I broke up a Nuclear Family. I was raised by my grandmother, and most of the kids I knew growing up had divorced parents, so I didn’t know how to act. I know you’re not supposed to talk to them, or get too close, but the Mom looked so tired this morning, and I thought it would be nice to give her my seat on the subway(despite the nasty...
Going to a Riot.
Dear Abbi,
I’m not saying there will definitely be a riot going on tomorrow downtown, but if there were a riot tomorrow downtown, what should I wear to that riot? I don’t want to stand out. It’s just, this is my first riot, and I want to make sure I fit in-I wouldn’t want anyone to pick me out of the crowd. If I were planning on bringing “props” to this...
Brothers & Sisters in crisis.
Dear Abbi,
I’ve always thought of myself as a perfectionist. I run a successful fitness company in Manhattan and I know all of my employees by name-and sometimes even their birthdays. I think I’m really good with people and have a knack for details, but now, I’m just lost. I am lost. It first happened at my mother’s house at Yom Kippur dinner back in September. I could not tell my older twin...