Scott Badler

Oh, Brother!: (And Other Revelations on Family, Relatives, Pets and Sex) Scott Badler

Scott Badler on BrotheringWhy there isn't a Brother's Day?Because it would be a day dedicated to competition, bickering, and fighting. You'd go out to dinner and there'd be a rumble over the doggie bag. It could get ugly. Use your older brother as your guinea pig. "I've heard about this bad thing. I know you've tried it. I want a fullreport. Exactly when you started to feel sick. After the third or fourth? When did you heave your guts? The exact time. I need the report on my desk by Monday."Going anywhere with your older brother when he's a teenager isn't much fun. There's always uninvited guests wherever you go. You both could be using the urinal in the Greyhound Station and he's watching the doorway expectingsome attractive woman to saunter in. Sibling Rivalry ForeverWhen you're young, it's all about trying to get Mom and Dad's attention,competing for food and a dry diaper. Learning how to survive. But nowthat we're senior citizen brothers, what are we fighting for--the lastdropof Maalox? The last Depends?