Headed for the Altar on the Bus from Speed

Dear Dr. Sadie,

My son is engaged to a woman that we have known for a year. When we met, she presented as a lovely, young woman, full of promise and grace. When they announced their engagement 3 months ago, we were ecstatic to welcome her into our family. 

Since that time, she has gained 50 pounds, and she refuses to go out of the house. She quit her job and expects our son to support her fully. He does everything around the house. Last month, she moved them across the country, because she likes the climate better. Our son had to find a job (one that doesn't pay nearly as well and is not in an industry with any growth or opportunity for advancement). She also refuses to let him visit us or allow us to come visit them.

The wedding is in 3 months, and we are very scared. What should we do?

- Outraged and Disowned

You should find someone else for him to marry - someone that he doesn't know. He can use this to get to know other people. He should meet original people who are in the same state that you are in. That would be better for everyone.

That's all you should do - nothing else. You should have some watermelon. It's yummy. When you're done eating it, you can swim in the juice.

Dr Sadie Takes on Mothers' Day

Dear Dr. Sadie,

My mother is the most kind, generous and gentle woman I know. She has supported me unconditionally for my entire life. She truly is my hero. How can I honor her appropriately on Mothers' Day?

- Delighted Daughter

You can make her a plant at school. It should be a violet. You should also make her a strawberry shortcake. You should also get her a present. It will be a new ring. The ring will be be a diamond - green diamond. It shouldn't be too fancy. It will be a ring for wearing all the time. She could also wear it to a fancy ball.

You could also make her a ring. You could study rings for a while, then make a ring for her.

It's important to get your mother nice things on Mothers' Day. I didn't get anything for Mama this year. I MADE something for her. She's very special, and I made her a special plant at school.

Warm Weather Fashions

Dear Dr. Sadie,

Well, it has happened again. I failed to keep my New Year's Resolution, and I find myself going into the warm weather with a little more "insulation" than I want or need. I'd like to look good in the summertime, though. What should I wear this season so that I am comfortable and look good?

- Fashion First

You should wear beautiful dresses. It should have beautiful stuff on it. You should also do beautiful dances like this [Dr. Sadie mimes playing the castanets above her head]. You can also wear pretty headbands. It should have feathers and sequins on it. You should wear bows in the desert or you can wear leaves.