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  • Dear Dr. Laurie: I can’t stop thinking up more and more cost-defective projects…

    My latest exciting one is a ‘Bachelors of Alpine 2004’ calendar, which we can sell as a fundraiser.

    The problem is, there are only Ray, Jeff, Bill, Rich, and Ricky… (I guess Jim Curran doesn’t quite count)… how can I fill 12 months? Please help…

                                                   -- carnie in a quandry, March 5, 2003

    Insight from the good doctor:
    Dear Carnie - While I would never stand in the way of a philanthropic endeavor, this might be the worst fundraising idea ever. First of all, even if you could use a body double such as Marky Mark with his superfluous third nipple, I think you would be hard pressed to find a market for a mere "Bachelor" calendar. However, if you expand this idea to "Hunks of the Tour" your talent pool literally explodes with prospects!! I hear that there is a devastating attorney, a talented man with a sports addiction, and a hockey player with teeth! Think of the possibilities. Carnie, you've just got to be more creative.

  • Dear Dr. Laurie; I recently turned a decade older and many changes have been taking place. My flatulence is excessive, my eyesight is poor, my hearing is getting worse, my back aches, i pulled a muscle grocery shopping, my skin is spotted, my memory fails me, I can't recover from hangovers, gin doesn't keep me awake anymore, my significant other thinks I'm nuts. That Mikey thinks this really bothers me.
    What other changes can I expect??
    --- Worried, The Prince of Pigments, May 22, 2002


    Insight from the good doctor: coming soon, we hope -- good doctor??, hellloooo-ooooo

  • Dear Dr. Laurie, I lost quite a bit of weight in the last week. Does this make me less of a man?? Wondering,
    --- Aquaboy, May 3, 2002

    Insight from the good doctor:
    Dear Aquaboy, Losing quite a bit of weight in a single week can affect your manhood in one of two ways.
    Now, if your weight loss method consisted of a highly regimented sexual routine (preferably with a partner), then you are not less of a man - you are THE MAN.
    However, if you were on a water-only diet for a week, then slide into those new leopard print high heels and go share your weight loss secret with your friends at the local frappuccino café.
  • Dear Laurie; Do caviar facials really work?? Please let me know before cinco de Mayo.
    --- May 3, 2002

    Insight from the good doctor:
    Dear Less than Beautiful Mex,
    You wanted your question answered before cinco de mayo, so there is one thing you must know about Dr. Laurie - she is always thorough in her responses, but never timely.
    Nevertheless, your question deserves to be answered, as other truly delusional people might also be wondering about the benefits of a caviar facial.
    The straight-up answer is that yes, caviar facials do have some beneficial aspects, such as tightening the pores. But, this greatly pales in comparison to the reaction you will receive for approximately a week after the treatment.
    You see, dear reader, the caviar used for these beauty treatments smells about as bad as a dead shad on the banks of the Delaware in May.

    Keep those questions coming fans!!
  • Dear "Laurie", What is the Guiness world record for tennis volleys?
    --Mike S., April 25, 2002.

    Insight from the good doctor:
    Dear Mike S., WOW!! What a facsinating question for opening my column! Who ***** cares?? Perhaps we should ask "Who is the longest living two-headed person? That would be the 'Two-Headed Boy of Bengal', born in1783 who died from a cobra bite at the age of four. On a related note - To make perfect whipped cream for Irish Coffee, make sure and chill the bowl and THE BEATERS for stiff cream.
  • Dear Laurie, My wife recently traveled out of state. Are we still legally married while she is away?? Please explain.
    -- Sincerely, A confused alpiner.
    April 18, 2002

    Insight from the good doctor:
    LOVE*3
    To my loves, This is in response to many inquiries regarding inter-state legal stuff.
    Listen up ASSHOLES - If you really thought that leaving the state at any time without your wife would make you single, the PA-NJ bridge would be so ******* packed there would be no way to get across and you would be doing anything to "date" the border cop just to swim across the border.
    Think about it.?????? BE SAFE LOVE YOU ALWAYS -THANKS.
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