9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for November 05, 2009

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Gran says, "You've been pretty scarce since I went into the hospital. Where were you?" Thorax says, "I've been pinch-hitting for Auntie Ethel's advice column until they set bail for her." Dear Auntie Ethel, My mother won't speak to my boyfriend or me since we moved in together. She says we're immoral. I say she won't get with the times. What do you think? Rub thrice daily with owl droppings, being carful first to pick out the vermin bones. They make a dandy broth." Thorax says, "It's surprisingly easy work."