Dear Generation,

Can someone please tell me how I can get a hold of C. Ahearn’s fictional memoir (p. 24, 2/7)?

Thanks!

Miledys C. Puello

Miledys,

Since my memoir, tentatively titled A Billion Little Fragments, has not yet been picked up by a publisher, I am still refining and adding to the manuscript. While I can’t offer you a copy of it yet, I can offer any willing ladies a brief—we’re talking, like, seven minutes tops—cameo in one of its more erotic sections. Enquire at 315 Student Union.

Best,

Christopher Ahearn

Editor in Chief, Failed Novelist

Dear Generation,

I would like to doff the ol’ topper in Mr. Tracy’s general direction. A thought-provoking editorial, sir. Some of us do not support this war. Some of us do. But at least we have the luxury of sitting in the comfort and safety of our homes debating whether or not this war deserves our support.

I suppose I could throw in a few words about my personal understanding of events. I was a soldier in the Army. I lost a brother through combat related injuries and PTSD two years ago. As a solider, I knew where my duty was—standing shoulder to shoulder with my buddies and upholding the honor and traditions of my Regiment.

But it shouldn’t matter what I say—because this isn’t about me. It’s about them. I absolutely agree with you that the “Support Our Troops” bumper-sticker is just not enough. I was particularly impressed and delighted to see that you mentioned the families of deployed personnel. Where would we be without the silent support of the military families? They deserve our help. Knowing that his or her family is being assisted lessens the burden on the deployed trooper. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of some dear friends in the 11th ACR, 5th Marines, or the 1st Division and worry and ponder if I’ll ever see them again.

Let us all come together and actually mean it when we say “I support our troops.” I agree with you sir that the time for words has long past. Let us put our money where our mouth is and show that we are indeed a grateful and fortunate nation to have men and women willing to pay with their lives to protect what we estimate too cheaply.

-Roy

UB Student

Dear Generation,

I am writing this letter to express my concern with last week’s review of the Vino Lounge. I would guess the author is from upstate New York. I think places like Vino is what this inevitably failing city needs to bring back some life to it. After all, Buffalo is a cultural and financial disaster. Just because places like PJ’s and Molly’s got shut down doesn’t mean you should backlash at new businesses.

- Matthew Tyson

P.S. Jacob Drum can go follow Alice into Wonderland and drink some Genny Light, and call it a fun time. The beer he was having is called Aviator Red by Flying Bison.

Matty,

I bet you have a blow-out hair cut—or do you Staten Island people call them brook fades nowadays? When you go out, you wear a striped, button-down shirt with a polo underneath—both collars popped. You’re in some kind of frat, but you like “upscale” bars, so I’m guessing it’s one of those half-assed business ones. Am I getting this right?

Love,

Christopher Ahearn

Editor in Chief

P.S. While Jake may be an upstate kid, he’s from Albany, not Rochester. His hometown brew is probably Magic Hat or something, but he only drinks beers that come from New York City because he says that’s clearly the only place that anything good can possibly come from. Ever.