Yikes my dear, maybe you should see a doctor? I hate doctors, myself, but on the other hand, inner ear infections... they're pretty hateful too. Or barring a visit to the doctor, do sleep for another few days and watch some more films.

Wow, your Florida relative has a lot of nerve. I always wonder in situations like that. Did the person forget about that little disowning incident? Or think, somehow, that your mom and her maritally adventurous sibs didn't mind being disowned? Or maybe the Florida relative just figures your poor penitent mom and her sibs have been sitting around just waiting for the chance to make up for their dreadful life decision, and now is the time he can graciously offer the opportunity?