Why does it rain and snow so much over Wellesley, Massachusetts? Is it because our sun is being lazy again?
Punjabi replies:
Perhaps "lazy" is too strong a word. After all, the sun has been rising in the morning and setting in the evening for many many years. Actually my friend, the sun is afflicted with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which causes it to become more lethargic in the winter, at which time (as you may have noticed) it barely rises over the treetops.Fortunately, in the summer, it feels much better and fully rises to the occasion.
And thank you for this opportunity to allow me to amuse myself.
My cousin asked me if she and her boyfriend could stay in my apartment when they come to New York. She and I are close. But they are both smokers and I don't allow smoking in my apartment. Should I tell her she can't stay? There are no other relatives to stay with in town. What should I do?
Kelsey replies:
Sounds like you want her to stay, but you don't allow smoking. So what's the problem? Just tell her, "I'd love to have you and your boyfriend. There's just one rule: no smoking in the apartment. You're welcome to smoke outside/in the hall/on the fire escape/wherever."
Ruth wonders:
But they're not married. What are you going to do about that?
Ooni answers:
What's the problem? They can do it outside, in the hall, on the fire escape, wherever!