Spouse strays from empty marriage
My father, a WWII Navy doctor, was killed in action, never to return. But in perpetuity, his history will be available for his descendants (and others).
You don't have to go to Washington, D.C., to make this happen.
Check the Veterans History Project website: at loc.gov/vets/, or call 202-707-4916.
-- Concerned
Dear Concerned: Thank you so much for reminding me and informing readers of this wonderful resource.
Dear Amy: Wow, your so-called "advice" to "Upset" was terrible.
Upset is an 88-year-old woman who wondered if her family members had the right to tell her not to drink, even though her doctor said it might cause liver problems one day.
For Lord's sake, Amy, let the woman have her wine!
-- Frustrated with You
Dear Frustrated: My response was universally reviled by readers. And here is the first line of my answer: "You have the legal right to harm yourself with alcohol use, although dying of liver disease is exceptionally painful."
I then went on to outline reasons her family members might be worried about her consumption. But yes, I agree that she has the right to do -- and drink -- as she wishes.
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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
