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Dear Abby: Sports Edition
Jul 15, 2006 | 10:07PM | report this

Lots of athletes need help, if you all haven't noticed.  Who better to help then America's premier advice giver, Dear Abby?  Maybe she can help some people solve their problems, no matter how odd they are.

Dear Abby,

Over the last few years, I have run out every person I know out of town.  The only person I convinced to come back only did so because he has a girlfriend out here.  As a result, I try extra hard at work and my coworkers are not appreciating it.  I do most of the work and am willing to take the blame when the outcome is bad.  The one time I stepped aside, I was criticized by everyone.  I don’t know what to do.

Sincerely,

Lonely in Los Angeles

Dear Lonely,

You have to be willing to share the load with your coworkers.  It seems like you are trying to validate yourself by carrying the burden.  Perhaps there is something in your past, maybe involving your marriage that has caused you to be so self-centered.  It is time to trust those around you and let them share in the workload and that will lead to greater things.

 

Dear Abby,

I am having a hard time in dealing with traffic.  Just last week, I bumped a car in front of me just so I could get past.  The thing is, I know this person and he has done something to me before.  Am I justified or did I go too far?

Sincerely,

Reckless in Chicago

Dear Reckless,

Sometimes, you have to go around and avoid the problem rather than make it worse.  I think that you are looking for attention however you can get; it doesn’t matter if it is positive or negative.  It is time for you to take responsibility for your actions otherwise you will lose respect.

 

Dear Abby,

There are people out to get me.  They think I did something on purpose, but I said it was an accident.  Now I am being accused of things that are unrelated just so I get punished.  People are also upset because I am now recognized as being one of the best ever.  I can’t live a normal life and I am afraid to say or do anything.  What did I do to deserve all this?

Sincerely,

Scared in San Fran

Dear Scared,

There is an old saying, it goes, “the truth shall set you free”.  I suggest you follow this and perhaps people will not be so hard on you.  By hiding, you are only making it worse.  Be nice to those people who you made upset, perhaps that is a reason they are not on your side.  You just have to face the music and in the end, the facts will come forward and prevail.

 

Dear Abby,

I have a thing for bad boys.  Over the past year, I have developed relationships with several guys who have committed crimes.  One has been arrested 4 times in 7 months; another is facing robbery charges; and a third is suspended from work for a month for a positive drug test.  I see so many good things in these people, why can’t everyone else?

Sincerely,

Careless in Cincinnati

Dear Careless,

There is a reason why no one else sees those things and subsequently wants nothing to do with those men.  Sometimes, a person is only as good as the worst thing they have done.  By surrounding yourself and others with these kinds of people, you are only setting yourself up for something worse.  Some men can change, but you can do better than that.

 

Dear Abby,

There is a writer on the FoxSports blogs that makes fun of me all the time.  He says that I am worthless and I turn him off completely.  Also, he tells people that I make too much money and don’t deserve it.  Is there any way that I can win him over?

Miserable in Milwaukee

Dear Miserable,

If you improve yourself, he will come around.  You did go to my alma mater, which makes you a good person.  As for the money, the only way you can deserve it is by producing.  It’s time to justify your employer’s decision to sign you to such a large sum of money.

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cuziffer
Jul 15, 2006
10:26 PM
classic stuff...i like it. i think the best resolution to the problem is for miserable to ask for a trade. it would make more sense to take the money the bucks are paying him and loan it to the brewers to give carlos lee.

George1
Jul 15, 2006
10:35 PM
That's a good solution, maybe it would get rid of that guilt he should be feeling.

cuziffer
Jul 15, 2006
10:50 PM
i bet you get some unfriendly responses about the scared in san fran portion of this post.

George1
Jul 15, 2006
10:56 PM
it's possible, but after my post that went against MJ, I think I can handle it.

cuziffer
Jul 15, 2006
10:59 PM
i made a statement a few weeks ago that i didnt feel bonds deserved to be an all-star this year, based on his stats, and was called a racist. i wish people would learn i'm not a racist, i hate everybody equally.

George1
Jul 15, 2006
11:02 PM
I remember that one and I agreed with it too. Statistics are color blind and so am I. I plan on hating you because you're a jerk, not b/c you are darker than I am.

socalsportsfan
Jul 16, 2006
6:49 AM
Nice idea George, and nice post all around. I don't always agree with Dear Abbey, but sound advice is always given. Good job.

bengals9
Jul 16, 2006
7:35 AM
funny post man. the cincinnati one hurt though.

cuziffer
Jul 16, 2006
8:22 AM
bengals- you shouldnt feel too bad....the milwaukee one was actually about me. i should get some kind of compensation for that or something.

bengals9
Jul 16, 2006
8:47 AM
cuz- Well you are kind of harsh to them. there only 3 games out of the wild card and you act like their through

cuziffer
Jul 16, 2006
8:55 AM
bengals- its not even about the brewers, it's about bobby simmons of the bucks. but regarding the brewers, they are done....they're now in 4th place in their own division. the cards are on a 6 game winning streak, cincy has picked it up, and so has houston. should i reserve saying they're done until the drop below the cubs in the standings?

bengals9
Jul 16, 2006
9:01 AM
good point. although i don't think they'll drop below the cubs.right now there on pace to have something like 80 wins,and the cubs are on pace to have 60, and that hurts cause i am a big cubs fan

Last edited by bengals9 on July 16th at 9:02 AM.

Norcalfella
Jul 16, 2006
9:52 AM
Are you turning chick on me George1? Dear Abby? What's next, tips from Martha Stewart?

George1
Jul 16, 2006
10:02 AM
Bengals- Yea, but with all the crazy people Lewis has been getting, he needs a little help.
Cuz- I'll see if I can get you some compensation, maybe a Nintendo 64. I just saw this clip, and if you react like this kid, then I know we'll be even.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
a8q-elxC6gU&search=nintendo%2064

Norcalfella- I think I got a little girly b/c I haven't seen football in 6 months. I'll make sure to do something more rugged on my next post. Maybe a kind of Walt Whitman guy living in a cabin post.

NorthSider
Jul 16, 2006
4:58 PM
Great article as normal, George -- keep it up.

George1
Jul 16, 2006
5:07 PM
Thanks Northsider, likewise as always.

MrNFL
Jul 16, 2006
5:41 PM
LOL, this was great George! Dead on with the Kobe and Bonds references. Altough you did forget one about Jim Hendry, Cubs GM...

Dear Abby

I put all my faith into these two young pitchers I taught would be studs. They have been useless and injured. The team I created can't field or hit, and even give up 2 grand slams in one inning. I'm planning on putting the blame on the teams manager, but am I to blame?

Stupid in Chicago.

bengals9
Jul 16, 2006
6:04 PM
here's another one you forgot

Dear abby
i am know as a wild man, and a thrill seeker. its never bothered me before but last month i almost got seriously injured riding my motorcycle. now i don't know if i should ride again. what should i do?

sincerly,
Hurt in Pittsburgh

edclinchsaint
Jul 16, 2006
8:04 PM
Funny, smart. Five thumbs up.

You get the prize today, sister...

cuziffer
Jul 16, 2006
8:41 PM
george- i'll pass on the nintendo, or any other video game stuff....never was a fan. 4 tickets to a bucks game would work. i'll take my "simmons sucks" sign with me in case i get on tv, and sportscenter catches it.

George1
Jul 16, 2006
9:37 PM
MrNFL- Hendry doesn't ask for advice b/c he always thinks he is right.

Bengals9- I almost included Gentle Ben, but decided against it. I love how he was touched by his near-death experience, and yet he won't do helmet safety ads.

Ed- Always a pleasure to receive praise from you. I got a vote for blog of the day, alright!

Cuz- Hope you watched the video, I think that it will resemble your reaction the day Bobby Simmons gets a quadruple double.

cuziffer
Jul 16, 2006
9:48 PM
yup, i checked it out, but i doubt that would be my immediate reaction. i'd probably pass out first.

unless we're talking a quadruple-double including double dribbles, travels, airballs and dribbling off his own foot out of bounds....then i'd probably cry.

George1
Jul 16, 2006
11:04 PM
Cuz- If anyone got 10 bounces off their foot, I would cry too.

nappytemple
Jul 17, 2006
5:54 PM
Hahahaha... this is hysterical. The Marvin Lewis one was spot on.

Funny, witty and entertaining - I'll be eagerly awaiting the follow-up.

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