Dear Hovsep, Do you agree that money is the root of all evil? Objective Thinker ********* Dear Objective, I would say more fertilizer than root. Hovsep ********************************* Dear Hovsep, I’m an avid letter writer, an as such, I’m constantly sending letters to my senators and congressmen. I think the State of the Union stinks, but I get nothing but prepared responses to my letters. I’m sure they never reach the intended. How can I get my message across? Silent Majority ********* Dear Silent, Send your letters in a box with a ticking clock inside. This generally provokes a response! ********************************* Dear Hovsep, At work lately, I’ve noticed everyone sidestepping me. I thought I had done something offensive. This morning, however, took the cake. I found a can of "Right Guard" on my desk. Do you think I have a problem? Burnt Offering ********* Dear B.O., Your co-workers seem to have a problem, not you! ********************************* Dear Hovsep - I’m a spinster maid in my mid-fifties. I go to church and keep the word of God. What is of deep concern to me is the way everyone raises children these days. For the most part, they’re insolent, ill mannered, and ill bred. And why don’t you let your pen reflect the real issues this time instead of all the trashy subject matter you display each day? Old, But Pure ********* Dear Old, My old lady said we’re going to have trouble with that flake that moved in next door...and she was right! Hovsep ********************************* Dear Hovsep - I'm a cat lover and have no less that 23 cats in my house at present. My problem in writing you is the rising cost of living. I live on welfare and find it's getting harder and harder to take proper care of my loved ones. Can I apply for extra assistance? Live and Let Live ********* Dear Live, I don't think you can get extra assistance, but you might try cooking a cat once in a while! Hovsep