Short version, I met Mr. Grapes through a friend. Long version, I went on one date with a guy I met in a bar. He asked me for a second date, which I declined, but said we could still hang out as friends (I was 21 and naive enough to think that was possible). He seemed ok with it, so I didn’t think anything of it…

This is Mimi (she prefers being called Miss Mimi), who is the inspiration for the phrase “scaredy cat.”

Your sister in law is a wise woman. My husband kept telling me not to trust the tach (he even covered it up), to shift when the transmission sounded or felt a certain way. When it was time to shift he kept asking “feel that?” or “hear that?” As a matter of fact, no. Unless it started shuddering before stalling, I…

My husband worships at the altar of the manual transmission. He gave me one lesson for about an hour. We then realized that if the lesson continued the next place we’d be driving was to a divorce lawyer’s office.

Most of us in the US are wondering that, too.

Who does he expect to fight the war he’s on his way to starting? Not the entire segment of the population his just banned or fired. Not the portion of the country that will refuse to enlist because he doesn’t consider all of us people. Just another example of him pandering to his base and not thinking about the…

Sadly, no.

If you’re raped, you don’t need to worry about that, at least according to some Republican politicians. Apparently if you are truly raped, your natural body functions shut down and you can’t get pregnant.

As long as you both view it as a physical act not a display of emotions, why not?

I had a female health teacher freshman year for sex ed and it was still very male centric. Even then I remember hoping for her sake she only taught that was because it was the approved curriculum and not because that’s how she experienced sex personally.

Finally someone who speaks my language about hair and makeup.

Many, many hugs and positive thoughts for both you and your daughter. My 11 year old son is also being treated for depression after a suicide attempt. No child should have to suffer like that.

My mom made my prom dress. Crushed velvet bodice and a silky skirt. As someone with a a pear body shape, I’m not sure what possessed me to wear something with two different fabrics meeting three inches below my waist. The pictures are buried at my parents’ house, hopefully never to see the light of day again.

If you take him to the park and/or give him a belly rub, he’ll forgive any flaws you may have and hire you immediately.

Orion is in his business clothes ready to practice the interview with you.

He is named after my 11 year old son’s favorite constellation and nebula. To complete the theme, his middle name is Sirius, the dog star. We considered Sirius for his first name, but Little Grapes was concerned people would think he was named after XM radio.

Orion is also a rescue and a very good boy.

Have you checked with your vision insurance to see if they cover anything? I had it done six years ago, and my insurance covered half. I was 32 at the time, and thought the same thing about reading glasses. When I was considering it, my brother in law let me know that for him the years between LASIK and reading…

I was raped my freshman year of college. I had the same concerns about burdening people, along with all the other emotions. During one of my crying sessions, when I didn’t realize what I was saying, I said that to someone. She let me know that everyone who loved me wanted me to do whatever I needed. She also let…

Pasta, especially homemade. Kneading the pasta dough is part of the comfort.