Ask Amy: An aging mother ponders her legacy
– Wood Burned
Dear Burned: You could try reaching out to this man – one more time – to see if he would like this piece returned to him. Keep your tone very neutral and tell him you are “downsizing.”
Depending on his response, Goodwill would definitely want this item. I hope you choose to donate it.
As someone who scours flea markets, second-hand stores, and Goodwill for home-made treasures, this piece actually sounds totally up my alley.
Dear Amy: I snorted my coffee when I read your (excellent) response to “Happy Teetotaler,” the young woman who felt pressured to drink when going out.
My favorite of your snappy excuses: “I need to stay sober so I won’t slip in your vomit later.”
– Cleaning Up
Dear Cleaning: I do enjoy supplying some snap.
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