My Children Have Questions About Death

Dear Richard,

My 5-year-old has been asking a lot of questions about dying, such as what happens when you die, do you see God, how old are you when you die.

Is this normal for the age? I never experienced this with my older child. We have not had a recent death in the family that might trigger these questions.  I’m very concerned.

Concerned,

Jack

Hey Jack,

Nothing to worry about!  I had a lot of questions about death when I was a kid too and I turned out fine.  

Also, my parents used to make me sleep in the graveyard when I got mouthy.

Dead Serious,

Snarfin

I Hate My House Guests!

Hello Richard,

We have had houseguests for a week. They are (thankfully) leaving today. It’s my husband’s friend and his wife. I expected our place to be their crash pad, and that we would hang out in limited amounts. But instead they have wanted to hang out every evening after work.

I thought we made it clear when they planned their trip that we would be busy with work and would have limited time to hang out with them.  Am I being a bitch because I don’t want to spend my nights hanging out with this couple after a long day of work?

Confused,

Kathy

Howdy Kathy,

Be grateful that you have a job and a house to share with guests.  

I just got out of prison and now my black PO is breathing down my neck to accept the fry guy job down at Arby’s. 

I have a college education and yet the US government won’t let me have a checking account.  Also, I think I may have Diphtheria.

Sincerely,

Snarfin

iPhone or Android?

Dear Richard,

I don’t have any relationship issues.  

My question concerns technology

Could you recommend a smart phone for me?  

Would you buy an Android or an iPhone?  

I can see the benefits for both but I would like an informed opinion.

Thanks,

Beth

Hello Beth,

Good question.  But I would NEVER let an android make my phone calls.  

Call me old fashioned but I think there are some jobs better left to us humans.

Faithfully,

Snarfin