Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Miss Maudie Atkinson's Advice Column

Q: How do you handle a tragic situation such as your house burning down?

Dear Anonymous,
Handling a situation such as my house burning down is not a simple thing. First you need to keep calm because otherwise you will just frustrate yourself if the damage isn't able to be fixed. Never let go of your past because memories can make you a much stronger person. It's important to not let the situation impact you in such a negative way that your emotions take over. However, it is perfectly normal to be upset, and time will heal most wounds. My house burning down was indeed tragic but I'm able to take over my life and start new and not let my house burning down become such a major part of my life that it takes over my life. Good luck with the situation you are dealing with! 
 Sincerely,
Miss Maudie

Q: My flowers keep dying and I have noticed how healthy your flowers in your garden are! How do I grow such beautiful Azaleas?

Dear Anonymous,
Growing healthy azaleas take time. First, if you live near water you may may want to raise the flower bed otherwise the flowers could rot. Azaleas LOVE moisture so make sure you nourish them with tons of water. Mulch and drainage will help you a lot. Try and grow them in a more shady area as well. Azaleas should be trimmed and pruned once they start to grow and when they dry out because the more you do that then more buds you will get the next season. 
Sincerely,
Miss Maudie

Q: If someone asks me why they shouldn't kill a mockingbird what should I say?

Dear Anonymous,
Mockingbirds are only there to make beautiful music for us to hear. They cause no harm to anyone or anything and are far from a pest. Its a sin to kill a mockingbird because all they do is sing their hearts out to make music for us to enjoy. Mockingbirds resemble innocent people. You wouldn't want to kill an innocent man or women so killing an innocent Mockingbird would not be of any benefit.
Sincerely,
Miss Maudie




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