Love is on the Air

Here's a sample of advice British Dr. Yes gives on KLOV radio to a caller who was dumped at the altar. 

     "Darlene, do you want revenge or do you want to move on with your life or both?” 

     Darlene gave a sniffly snort. “Both.”

     “Brilliant. For revenge, the local zoo offers a rather delightful option. They have a fabulous fundraiser for a new reptile room right now–you make a donation, and they’ll name a roach or rodent after your ex and feed it to a reptile. For an additional donation, they’ll make a video of the beast devouring it.”

     Darlene laughed. “Ha! I’m doing that! I’ll send the video to all of the wedding guests who came for a wedding and got to see me heartbroken and hysterical.”

     I grinned. “I chose the rodent option, and repeatedly watching the video of the python swallowing the rat was immensely satisfying.”

     “Good to know you’ve been through it, Dr. Yes!” 

     “Yes, love, you’re in good company.” I sipped some water while I listened to Darlene chortle her appreciation. “Fortunately, there are many ways to get revenge and to move forward.”