DEAR ABBY: Like many people in this country, my family has an aversion to throwing things out that might still be useful. Rather than load up the van and head to Goodwill, they give the stuff to me... continue
DEAR HARRIETTE: My son is a junior in high school, thinking about college. He has a lot of grand ideas for his future, and he is very excited. We are told that this year he does not have to take th... continue
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Our vice president is being addressed as "Madam Vice President." I realize she is the first female vice president in the United States and so this usage is precedent-setting. How... continue
American novelist James Lane Allen had long been impressed by the ancient philosophy that a man becomes what he thinks; that a man's character is the outward expression of his inward thoughts. He h... continue
Anyone trying to make it as an actor, dancer, musician or artist knows they've chosen a tough and unpredictable career path. A young person in the middle of the country, far removed from the opport... continue
Warmer weather usually means small renovation projects around the house that involve paint, varnish and other adhesives. When shopping for these items at the hardware store, look for ones that emit... continue
Dear Doctor: Even before the pandemic, I had trouble with sleep. It’s hard to fall asleep and to stay asleep. I don’t want to use any pills or medicines. Are there nondrug approaches that can work?... continue
DEAR DR. NERDLOVE: I see a lot of advice about what confidence looks like in men (body language, especially), but I don’t know what confidence looks like for me as a woman. Most flirting behavior f... continue
Q: This past year both our adult son and my brother have experienced job loss and hardship. We have the resources to help; do you think it's wise to loan money to either or both of them? Jim: Finan... continue