Life Insurance

Just another normal letter listing her life insurance, along with some advice as to how to best insure my son's life. (Annette, by the way, is my mother-in-law.)

Life Insurance
Adam-
1. United of Omaha-$10,000
2. AARP-right noow $7000 but will increase to $15,000 in May
3. My retirement. You will get $200 a month.
Also, when Annette comes to you, I love her but I wouldn't trust her driving Truman around.
Love,
Mom

Don't Hesitate To Call The Police

Mailed to me on June 22nd, 1987. Opened for the 1st time on May 24th, 2009. I'm glad she mentioned

(uncle)

in her letter. Otherwise, I might not have known which Michael she was referring to...

Sunday-
Adam-
Do not allow Michael (uncle) to stay in your apartment at any time!
If he shows up, say your girl-friend is there and there is no room. If he calls, say the same thing.
He has no way of knowing. Fore-warned is fore-armed!
Remember, he is not one you can trust for 1 minute and if you value your things, do not allow him in your apartment at ANY time.
Love,
Mom
P.S. Don't hesitate to call the police if he gives you any trouble!

Nan & Michael Are F***ing Out Of Their Head

Will the real person out of their head, please stand up...

And P.S. Don't worry. My mom ended up moving back to Los Angeles soon after I received this lovely Thanksgiving Day greeting. Are you happy?!

11/24/93
Adam-
After I spoke to you today and you asked me if "I was happy", I wondered if something was wrong with you! How could you ask me that? Do you think I've been having a good time?
I have no home, no job, and I'm struggling just to keep a roof over me and you ask "if I'm happy"!!
I haven't seen you in 4 months. I'm lonely and yet you ask me that. Don't you realize what I'm going through?
Nan & Michael are fucking out of their head and I have no one to talk to. You wanted me out of LA. I should ask, "Are you happy?"
You got what you wanted.
Mom

 

Ouija Board

Is this a weird Mother's Day gift?
Maybe that can be the first question I ask of it...

Saturday 5/9/09
Adam-
For Mother's Day, I bought Maria a Ouija board.
I hope you both have fun using it.
Love-
Mom

 

??

I don't believe I ever answered ONE of her questions.
That's right. I'm a rebel.
A rebel Chicken.

11/16/99
Chicken,
Here at office-boring!
What date are you coming East?
On what airline?
What airport?
Where are you staying?
What is phone number?
Am I still spending Christmas Day with all of you at Annette's?
Where and what time should I meet you?
What date are you going back?
Do you have warm clothes because it will be bitter cold?
Christmas is on Saturday. I'm off the 24th and 27th so I have 4 whole days. Hope I can spend some time with you.
Much love-
Mom
P.S. As you know, Nan's birthday is 11/29. Bonnie's 12/23.

 

COMBAT

This letter is from April 1987...
You gotta love segues...

Monday
Dear Adam-
Do you think it's a good idea to leave the piano in the lobby of a building you're not in anymore? Personally, I would put it in storage for $100 for one month. It may even cost only $50.
There's something new for roaches called Combat. You can buy it at Ralph's. There's no mess and no smell and it works. I got it for my kitchen.
A thought-Alisa is your girlfriend. But until the two of you "tie the knot", I don't think you should confide about very personal matters, do you?
Some things are better kept confidential.
I love you-
Mom

 

Eva Marie Saint

Tuesday
Adam-
I just finished up with the Department of Motor Vehicles-and the guy who snapped my picture, asked me if I was Eva Marie Saint! The movie star!
Just thought I'd let you know!
Love,
Mom