No Rest for the Weary

Dear Dr. Sadie,

I live in New England, and this year, the snows fell really early. For the third time this year, we lost power for several days. We saw floods, we saw a hurricane, and now this snowstorm. I'm not sure what to do, I don't want to move, but it's been a really rough year. What do you think?

Stable in a Chaotic Land

I think that you should play some music. You should play songs about Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. You can play the music, Caillou can sing, and Rosie can do the drumming.

You shouldn't move. You should stay where you are, because your neighbors won't want to move, too. If you don't like it there, you should make a new house for your dog and cat.

The OSHA Fairy

Dear Dr. Sadie,

While on vacation in Tasmania last year, I caught a very serious, very contagious and potentially deadly disease. I am currently seeking treatment and my prognosis is good.

I have not told anyone at work about my diagnosis. If I do, I may be fired. I don't like putting others at risk, but if I quit my job, I lose my health insurance, and I will surely die.

What should I do?

- Confused in Cincinnati

You should get another house and another job - one that doesn't have sick people in it.

You should tell the people at work about your sickness. If you lose your job you can get another work. You can get a sandwich work.

The Way to a Woman's Heart

Dear Dr. Sadie,

I have a little problem. I recently got married to a wonderful man. He's everything I could hope for and more.

Unfortunately, one of his passions is cooking. He thinks that he's avant-garde, experimental and boundary-pushing, but really he's just horrible. His cuisine borders on the dangerous (I'll never forget the pork sushi debacle).

I love him, but I don't want us to die. What can I do?

-Gastronomically Challenged

You should get another husband. You should get one that's a good cooker, or one that doesn't think he's good at cooking.

You should get a lollipop - a cherry one.