Dear Annie: My sister, “Jenna,” is 38 and recently started selling handmade candles online. I was excited for her at first; it’s a big step to start your own business. But now, every conversation somehow turns into a pitch. She’ll bring candles to family dinners and “gift” them, ...
As multiple outbreaks of the measles have popped up across the United States, so too have the number of internet searches about the measles virus. When it comes to your health and the health of your loved ones, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Here are a few frequently asked ...
Dear Annie: I’m 65 years old, and after years of focusing on everything and everyone else, I finally feel ready to date again. The only problem is -- I’m not sure how to go about it, or if it’s even realistic at my age. I’ll be honest: I have not been the best judge of character in ...
As I watch the news, there appear to be many people from other countries, in addition to our own citizens, who are in trouble for sexual crimes against children. It is a more prevalent problem than we would like to believe. It is, and has been, a problem nationally and locally. People who do ...
My wife and I knew we were in the right place because embossed on our hotel room’s throw pillows were the words, “I like big boats and cannot lie.” As if to drive that message home, a mighty air horn blared outside our hotel. Even though it was a quarter of a mile away, the horn was ...