A step-by-step guide, by a 19-year-old college dropout. — “Marlene is starting a business? That’s rich. Wasn’t she a singer… or a stripper?” — close family STEP 1: Collect Pictures This will test your patience in unimaginable ways. Ask her for recent photos of herself. Explain to her why photos from 17 years ago, that have been poorly photoshopped by an unpaid intern…

Harsh truths for lovers in peril. S.O.S. He’s butchering my heart! Dear Julie, Recently I’ve adopted a STRICT no pork diet and I couldn’t be happier! My husband on the other hand, is going though the five stages of grief. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very lucky to have a hubby willing to change his…

Movie pitches inspired by random thrift store photos — BOYS IN BLUE Prom night 1983. A lonely teen befriends a magical lizard. Together they become a crime fighting duo out to find the boys missing father before the lizard’s enchantment wears off. SOGGY GRAPES A frail, yet narcissistic senior citizen discovers a bone-chilling secret. Her new lover is a member of the CIA. His…

Misunderstanding via email To: Katie Livingston. 7:05 AM. Subject: Treasure For Two $ Hi ya neighbor, My birth name is Lewis Gem Carter and my grandmother, Holly Carter, is resting peacefully next to your grandfather Karl Livingston. What are the chances! I’d love to swap stories about my Holly and…