My 88 year old father and I Skype every Sunday night and every Wednesday night. As he and I live 4 hours apart, I can visit only a half dozen times per year. The new technologies bring their own set of problems, but on balance they have greatly improved life. I remember when a long distance call was $1+/minute.
“Don’t bother to call me—I only brought you into this world and fed and clothed you. Don’t even give your only mother a passing thought. I mean, REALLY don’t call me, or think of me either. I’m sure not thinking about you.” How refreshing! Guilt-trip in reverse!
How come she’s in the senior community and dad’s in the RV? She sounds completely together, and he’s the one with the memory – not to mention gambling – problem. Should it be reversed?
lee85736 over 4 years ago
Some families get along better at a distance. My family’s comfort zone is about 2300 miles.
jbmlaw01 over 4 years ago
My 88 year old father and I Skype every Sunday night and every Wednesday night. As he and I live 4 hours apart, I can visit only a half dozen times per year. The new technologies bring their own set of problems, but on balance they have greatly improved life. I remember when a long distance call was $1+/minute.
karmakat01 over 4 years ago
OUCH!
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
At least nobody will get in your face.
Mayor Snorkum over 4 years ago
“Don’t bother to call me—I only brought you into this world and fed and clothed you. Don’t even give your only mother a passing thought. I mean, REALLY don’t call me, or think of me either. I’m sure not thinking about you.” How refreshing! Guilt-trip in reverse!
cartbyjonathan over 4 years ago
How come she’s in the senior community and dad’s in the RV? She sounds completely together, and he’s the one with the memory – not to mention gambling – problem. Should it be reversed?
rugeirn over 4 years ago
Looks like Mom and Dad aren’t sharing a life any more.
didrumm over 4 years ago
Of all the entertainment comics I look at regularly, Tank is the only one which is addressing the Coronovirus. Thanks.