“WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE FISH,” I shouted, as my betta stared listlessly toward the wall of his algae lined tank.

Should we really expect any differently from the prince who went as a Nazi to a fancy dress party, was photographed playing pool naked in Vegas, and is rumored to have fathered multiple bastard children? (Ok, there's no real proof to that last one, but there have been other... controversies.)

Costco had an entire case of them, books #1-#60 of the original series maybe 10 years ago that I just had to have. I read/reread them all! Such fun books. And she’s a surprisingly good role model, for the most part. Not like the Hardy Boys, which I tried to read after I read all my Nancy Drews. The have a friend named…

Does the facility your dad is in not have a memory care ward? I find it very troubling he was able to get outside.

Wow, Lydia is gorgeous!

You are so sweet! If the manager had try to pull some crap about people staying past the end date, I would have laughed out loud and made it abundantly clear that person wouldn't be me.

I don't know any hikes in the area, but I still look back at Lake Louise in the Banff National Park as one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.

Let me preface this statement by saying I know exactly where you are coming from and this is nasty medicine that you’ll never convince me to take lol, but have you spoken with your friends about how you are feeling neglected? Yes, they are very busy, we are all very busy. But you still have to make time for your…

I am so sorry that happened to you. I haven’t used Facebook for some time now, is there anything you can do about it? Delete, block, mute? (I feel like those are terms I hear a lot) If not, maybe a break from Facebook is in order.

Lilacs are so lovely and always make me think of Nancy Drew and the Mystery at Lilac Inn. 

Gorgeous!

What a walk! I wish there were sprawling green pastures to explore here. Looks like you had a beautiful day for it.

Maya, I am so sorry you have to deal with this double edged sword. It's true that you now know their true selves, but that doesn't lessen the sting. I hope you have been able to find some help with your move. If not, I will hop on a plane and come lend a hand. 

Right?! The smugness and satisfaction I feel after I put together Ikea furniture is completely unjustified, but damn does it feel good!

15 years is a long time. I could see how starting over at 42 would seem daunting. Taking a break may be necessary. But also, it doesn't have to be the end, if you decide you don't want it to be. I'm glad to hear that things are on good terms between you two and I hope that continues. It's great to hear that you are…

The best advice anyone ever gave me after I lost my mom is “Don’t make any life altering decisions for at least six months.” It kept me from doing some really unconsidered but very major things. Also, you just lost both your parents. Your idea, while amazing and selfless, sounds like it would come with a lot of…

Well, he was a registered Republican.

This is an important distinction. An interior voice, too, quite frankly. At any rate, this deserve to be top comment. 

I don’t know about being a doormat, but I do understand how a strong personality such as Megan would clash with someone like Kate. I mean, it’s the quintessential boisterous, independent American who is going to do whatever they want, rules be damned, versus the demure, apologizing Briton who will bend to the rules of…

Is this really that much better?