Dear Queenie,
After my mother died I sold her car to some friends of mine. Some time afterward they mentioned that they had found an old wallet of hers under one of the seats, with quite a bit of money inside.
Queenie, shouldn’t they have given me back the money, or at least part of it?—Feeling short-changed
Dear Queenie,
My father died not too long ago and while everyone gave me their condolences I have noticed that they do not like to hear me talk about him. When I do there will be strange looks and an awkward silence.
Queenie, how do I explain that it helps me to remember him and eases my sorrow?—Bereaved
Dear Queenie,
I always send all my grandchildren gifts on special occasions. My daughter's children always thank me nicely for every gift, either by calling me or sending me a thank-you note, but my son's children don't.
My children were raised properly and I always made sure they showed gratitude for every gift the received, but my son isn't doing right by his children and I'm starting to think why should I bother to send them anything if they can't be bothered to say "thank you."
Queenie, should I stop sending gifts altogether or should I maybe make donations to worthy causes in their names instead?—Offended grandmother
Dear Queenie,
My father died not too long ago and while everyone gave me their condolences I have noticed that they do not like to hear me talk about him. When I do there will be strange looks and an awkward silence.
Queenie, how do I explain that it helps me to remember him and eases my sorrow?—Bereaved
Dear Queenie,
I always send all my grandchildren gifts on special occasions. My daughter's children always thank me nicely for every gift, either by calling me or sending me a thank-you note, but my son's children don't.
My children were raised properly and I always made sure they showed gratitude for every gift the received, but my son isn't doing right by his children and I'm starting to think why should I bother to send them anything if they can't be bothered to say "thank you."
Queenie, should I stop sending gifts altogether or should I maybe make donations to worthy causes in their names instead?—Offended grandmother
