Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, My wife and I decided to get in shape and start participating in bicycle races and other athletic activities for people our age after our two boys moved out. It’s a lot of fun, we meet all sorts of interesting and good people and we both look great living a healthy lifestyle. However,Continue reading “Today’s Column: April 14, 2021”

Tough Talk, My father has always favored my sister over me, even though I take care of him, regularly stay in touch and do whatever I can to help him. He is usually nice, but when little sis comes up, he gets mean and downright nasty, even though she barely calls him and blows himContinue reading “Today’s Column: April 13, 2021”

Tough Talk, My husband and I enjoy hosting and have a wonderful home and gazebo for friends and family. Recently, we have insisted that people maintain social distancing and other protocols. We recently had a party and one of our guests needed to use the bathroom which was inside the home. We asked her toContinue reading “Today’s Column: April 12, 2021”

Tough Talk is proud to announce the death of Prince Philip.  Years ago when asked what he want to be reincarnated as, he responded: a deadly virus in order to exterminate a large portion of humanity.  Time to celebrate and party folks.  These events are too few and far between.  Champagne corks are popping!

Tough Talk, My sister has lived on the other side of the country for several years now. She plans on moving back to reconnect with friends and family. The problem is that her children and grandchildren are thugs and scoundrels who use drugs and most have spent time in jail. I love my sister; sheContinue reading “Today’s Column: April 9, 2021”

Tough Talk, My sister and brother-in-law have a son who is a fine young man. He married a woman, let’s call her “Olga,” who had two children with him. One day she kicked him out of the house and won’t let his parents see the children. It has caused a lot of pain for myContinue reading “Today’s Column: March 16, 2021”

Tough Talk, My daughter and her two kids recently moved in with me after she separated from her husband. She has recently started “dating” a man she met on the internet. He sounds awful. He’s had two or three previous wives and he may still be married. He also has a criminal history for crimesContinue reading “Today’s Column: March 15, 2021”

Tough Talk, I had two older brothers who died early and were very successful. My parents and my niece and nephews act like it’s my fault and have implied on several occasions that they wish it was me who passed away. I normally let it slide, but it’s getting more and more annoying and unfortunatelyContinue reading “Today’s Column: March 12, 2021”

Don’t forget one of the worst environmental disasters of all time.  They still haven’t found the reactor cores which continue to expel radioactive debris: Strontium, Cesium and Tritium into the Pacific.  TEPCO (which has lied about everything) claims it will be at least 40 years before it’s abated.  It may already be too late.  HaveContinue reading “Fukushima 10th Anniversary”

Tough Talk, My wife and I became friends with another married couple through her work. We became friendly and double-dated going out to dinner, bowling and other fun activities. I like his wife. However, when I invite the husband out for just male activities with my friends, he gets all whiny like a girl andContinue reading “March 11, 2021”