Lifestyle

With home sales and renovation projects at an all-time high, it’s a great time to take a “reno-cation.” Combining domestic travel with home décor exploration and immersion, reno-cations are all the rage on the home front. h Whether a “fixer upper” from Chip & Joanna Gaines’ show “Fixer Upper,” a luxury stone house from the “Salvage Dawgs,” the Pioneer Woman’s boarding house or a design center filled with hundreds of sinks, tubs and faucets, there is a reno-cation destination to suit all decorating desires. h Try these 10 destinations on for size.

My inner circle has kept me sane since this pandemic began. No matter our views or vaccine status, we’ve been there for each other.

Dear Abby: I need some advice regarding my mother-in-law. She has hated me since the first time she met me because I’m not from the country but from “the city.” I have given her gifts for birthdays and holidays and invited her on day trips with us, but she always refuses.

NEW YORK – Who will take your pet when you die? The question often doesn’t have an easy answer, especially for ill or older people headed to residential nursing care or assisted living. During the pandemic, specialized rescue, advocacy and adoption services run by volunteers are trying to fill the void, one pet at a time.

Dear Abby: I’m a 38-year-old woman who used to be nice. Then I had a threeyear affair. Knowing I’m one of America’s bigger fools – and for such a long time – is infuriating, but I finally saw the light. The only person I think is a bigger fool than me is his wife.

Hello again, dear readers! It’s a busy and, let’s face it, sometimes stressful time of year. We urge you to take a bit of time for yourself to regroup, even if it’s just a bit of deep breathing or a quick walk outdoors. If any of you have coping mechanisms for stress that might be helpful to others, we’d love to hear them. And now, onward to your letters.

Dear Abby: For the past three years I’ve been with a man I believe is the love of my life. Early on, he admitted to a porn addiction that has plagued him his entire life and sabotaged past relationships. With my support, he began his first real attempt at recovery, which included a team of mental health practitioners.

Happy New Year! We aren’t only changing the calendar but also habits and goals and more specifically, our fitness. Whether you are new to the party or just been out of commission for a while, starting simple is the key to success.