DEAR SIS: The term for what your sister has been doing is elder abuse. Stealing and threatening to do something that would cause great bodily harm qualifies. Continue working with the attorney on the ...

It will make me think twice next time I try to be thoughtful. This friend certainly won’t see goodies from me again.

The guests were polite, but did not help us unpack, except for my brother, who helped me with my daughter’s bed.