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.
For anyone that goes to the gym regularly, packing a gym bag is fairly routine. You might be someone who likes to have one ready to go by the door, leave one in your car – or maybe even pack a different bag depending on the type of workout you’re doing. Regardless, feeling organized and prepared for the gym will set you up for success before you even start. Nothing dampens motivation like forgetting headphones or having to use a shirt as a towel.
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.
If I were to ask you for a show of hands of who likes venison, I’m curious what response we’d be looking at? When Michael, from Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, inquired about venison recipes, it got the wheels in my head turning. You know, when I was a very young girl and we lived in the famous Amish country of Holmes County, Ohio, we seldom if ever had venison since deer were much more scarce in those heavily populated areas.
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.
Dear Doctors: We live in Northern California, and every time we have high winds, the electric company shuts off power because of the fire danger. We use candles and lanterns to light the house, and my husband thinks that he sleeps better on those nights. Do you think there’s a connection?
Dear Abby: I am becoming more and more irritated with people. My fuse is short and I’m prone to bursts of anger. Today I watched another driver run a red light, and I proceeded to honk my horn, lower my window and give the guy my middle finger. (Yeah, I know it was risky, but I couldn’t resist the impulse.)