Dear Eric : I will be dog-sitting in the home of my sister and her husband in Hawaii when they go away for a 10-day vacation. Related Articles Asking Eric: My nagging got my grandson through school. I don’t know why he won’t speak to me.
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Should I address this ahead of my visit, telling them that I will not be “stealing” or taking anything because I have no interest in doing so or should I have them go through my luggage before I depart to prove so? Or should I just not mention it? – Not a Thief Dear Not a Thief: At first, I wondered, “Why is this person going back in this house after all this Sturm und Drang?” But then I remembered that your sister and brother-in-law live in Hawaii, so I understand what you’re getting out of the trip. Still ..
. sheesh.