Author: sbrothers

Bio: Timothy Tidwhistle is an assumed name, but rest assured that he is a very real person.

Articles by sbrothers

Deal With It

Dearest Timothy, Our adult daughter has never quite found her calling in life. She has pursued multiple degrees, tried many different jobs, and even did a stint in the Peace Corps. She always ends up back at home – broke, … Continue reading

Deal With It…

Timothy, Can you settle an argument between a coworker and myself? When out to lunch, she always asks for a cup for water and fills it up with seltzer. I think that she is stealing – she should be paying … Continue reading

Deal With It…

Dearest Timothy, Halloween is over, but I have some serious post-holiday blues. Here’s the issue: I have always been too self-conscious to wear one of those overtly sexy Halloween costumes, but I have always really wanted to go for it. … Continue reading

Deal With It…

Mr. Tidwhistle, Do you ever send food back at restaurants? I’ve had a bad run of luck when dining out recently, from receiving home fries instead of the requested french fries at a diner to a super disappointing, overly-salty salmon … Continue reading