Your moniker certainly raises the brow

Dear Dave,

I hope you get well soon!

Ginny, St. Pete's, Florida

Dearest Ginny,
Yes, yes. David is, indeed, out-of-sorts this week and shall return in a month's time. Allow me to introduce myself, I am his Great Uncle Phineas T. Merriweather of Staffordshire, and shall answer the lot of your postal writings. We anxiously await David's prompt return from the Nancy McKeon Budget Rehabilitation Center of Inglewood, California in two fortnights.

Phineas T. Merriwether




Hey, I saw your site and it's funny like the Simpons have you ever seen that show it rocks. Lefty

Dearest "Lefty,"
My, but you have an unusual namesake. Your moniker "Lefty" certainly raises the brow, as does your inquiry. As I hail from Staffordshire, England, I am not familiar with Modern American theatre, particularly this "Simpsons" production you reference. But oh, do I know how Young Adults share such passion for theatre! Do not think I, myself, was not attending the Bijou on rainy Sundays as a youth to steal a glimpse of the delightful Beatrice Appleyard!

Phineas T. Merriwether




I liked the Green Lake article, but how can a piano be openly gay?

John, Detroit

Dearest John,
Ah, the piano is indeed a fine, fine pursuit! The Gentlman's Bugle, we would call it. And attending a rousing recital can certainly be a gay experience!

Phineas T. Merriwether




Hi Dave,

How is the Chapternext CD coming along? I was just wondering cos haven't seen any news on the Music page in a while.

Annie in Fremont Ohio

Dearest Annie,
I fear young David hasn't the monetary propensity to acquire a Certificate of Deposit from the local Security Bank. As a twice retired financier, I bestow the worldliest of advice to oversee his monies. But alas, he hasn't saved but a haypenny, spending daily on mint juleps and other assorted spirits.

Phineas T. Merriwether




Hello,

My cat has done some weird things too. He used to run into the shower when I was in there, get all wet and then run around the house. I'm glad he never got caught in an air conditioner like Rocky though!

Carol, North Dakota

Dearest Carol,
Your cat runs into the shower? Are you fucking kidding me?

Phineas T. Merriwether