Japanese speakers: please help? I need to convey best wishes to a dying person. [more inside]
posted by Skyanth on Nov 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me de-code a NYCares Winter Wishes Wish - I have no idea what this kid is asking for [more inside]
posted by nanhey on Nov 17, 2008 - 14 answers

I read a short story once about ten years ago, it was in a compiliation of short stories but I don't remember the title or author. The part I remember from the plot is that there's a magic lamp that gives wishes but you have to sell it for half of what you paid for it. I believe the main characters keep trying to find lower currencies so they can continue reselling it.
posted by bertrandom on May 21, 2007 - 3 answers

Single dad with almost 4 yo son. For those with older children, looking back, what do you wish you would have done/started when your child was young. I'm thinking along the lines of "take more photos, buy life insurance, force them to learn an instrument, save $50/week for college, etc." [more inside]
posted by crosten on Jan 24, 2006 - 67 answers

What would you like your epitaph to read? If you prefer not to be buried, what shall become of your mortal remains?
posted by baphomet on Nov 27, 2004 - 56 answers