Generous friend is overwhelmed by 'gimmes'
I disagree with your blanket judgment that men looking for a match online are (basically) a bunch of valueless potheads.
There are many online sources for meeting people, and so -- just as you wouldn't hang out at a head shop (in real life) to meet a guy -- if you generally don't match with the men you see on one site, find a different online matching site that dovetails with your values.
Dear Amy: Your sweet response to the letter signed "Frozen" brought tears to my eyes.
Yes, comforting a child who is hurt or distressed is what parenting is all about.
And offering that child a cool washcloth is a tender and empowering bit of motherly medicine. Thank you so much for suggesting it!
-- Big Fan
Dear Fan: A cool cloth and some parental comforting is the best painkiller I know.
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