Dear Dora…in case you were wondering who she is.

Lest you think that Dora is a real person, let me set you straight! She is just a character that rolls around in my head. I’m Shelly, and I channel Dora. You can see all of her posts in the Dear Dora Archives.

It began with a writing contest. I had people write fictional Dear Abby letters, and I answered them. I’ve published all of the “Dear Abby” letters on one page so that you can see them without digging through my archives.

But, “Abby” was snarky and, well, downright mean! She wasn’t at all like the Abby I knew growing up. I then started hearing a voice in my head.

OK, I admit I always heard voices in my head, but this one was different. She was Dora, and she was angry at me. She wanted her voice heard, and insisted that I speak for her.

For awhile, she had her own website, and let me tell you that she was pretty proud of herself. But, life got in the way and her website languished. She would talk again, but she needs some inspiration from you. Go on and write her a letter. You know you want to do it.

Please note that Dora is a nutcase. I have no control over her. Don’t trust a thing she tells you.

She really is crazy, but if you would like to write a letter to her, please make it from a fictional character! Expect a snarky answer. Dora is like that. You can e-mail it to me at:

shelly {dot} tucker {at} gmail {dot} com
I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SCREEN ALL LETTERS FOR APPROPRIATE CONTENT! Your Momma taught you how to behave, and I expect you to do so.

Here’s what Dora had to say for herself.

It’s a Cinderella story. Really.

Except that I didn’t have step-sisters, they were my own flesh and blood! You know them as Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren. I was the third twin, but you never heard about me, did you? Oh, no.

They were just jealous because I was smarter and prettier. I never got to have my own advice column because they spread vicious rumors about me to the editors. They said I was a twit! Well I have news for them!

I have the last laugh. I’m “channeling” through Shelly at This Eclectic Life. I have a lot to say, and I’m going to say it! So, put on your big girl panties and deal with it!

Ann, Abby, even Heloise have nothing on me! I know everything.

I’ll answer questions, give reviews and household hints, and give you all the news you really need to know. Those other girls never got to be featured on the world wide web, and I have my very own blog!

I wish they could see me now!

Kiss, kiss