Ask Amy: An aging mother ponders her legacy
He was devastated – as was everyone that knew her.
I know he has alcohol and drug problems.
The last thing he told me was that he was chasing a widow in town who "has a lot of money" and that he was done with me.
I asked, "So this is the end of our friendship?" He never responded.
Many years ago, he sent me a piece of artwork he made out of wood. There are many hours of work that went into this.
I don't want it in my house anymore. I thought about donating it to Goodwill here, but it's kinda weird and I doubt if they'd want it.
I thought to simply mail it back to him with no explanation, but is that cruel?
I thought to just burn it in my fireplace, but that seems hateful.
I am not actually angry with him, but I don't want this piece, and I never really liked this odd thing very much.
Do YOU want it?
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