When it was still a Category 3 storm, Cindy's parents were planning to go downtown and stay with friends in a fourth-story apartment, ... But when they woke up at 5 a.m. (Sunday), they said, ‘We're outta here!'

When it was still a Category 3 storm, Cindy's parents were planning to go downtown and stay with friends in a fourth-story apartment, ... But when they woke up at 5 a.m. (Sunday), they said, ‘We're outta here!'

We need to talk to our parents about the tough end-of-life issues. Our loved ones probably want to talk about these things but are afraid of upsetting you.

The parents love this. They think this is the greatest thing that has ever happened.

There was the Jack Osbourne my parents knew, the Jack Osbourne my friends knew, and the Jack Osbourne the public knew. The one my parents knew was the funny, facetious, nice, loving son my parents know, who is truly caring. With my friends it was a crazy, insane, drinking, using, party animal who knew how to have a good time. And with the public, it was the one they wanted to vote out of the house.

The best part about being friends with your parents is that no matter what you do, they have to keep loving you.