Dear Abby: My husband and I got married during the pandemic in a short ceremony. Our first year of marriage has been less a honeymoon than a nightmare. He tends to be hotheaded. He fights dirty with name-calling, which he had occasionally done previously, but since we’ve been living together, it happens more often.
Dear Doctors: When are treatments for long COVID going to be available? I had COVID-19 in the very beginning, when there were no tests for it yet, and I’ve never really recovered. Is long COVID still happening to people who are getting sick now?
Dear Abby: My niece is getting married this spring, which has created a dilemma for my immediate family. When the save-the-date cards went out, she addressed them only to the women in the family. We thought it was a mistake at first, but now the invitations have arrived, and they are also addressed to the women only.
Another magical holiday season has come to a close. The holidays may still not feel quite like “normal” yet, but I still enjoyed bringing out my favorite decorations from Halloween to Thanksgiving to the Christmas finale. Having holiday decor around the house brings in an extra dose of cheer, and I think that was especially called for this year.
The New Year brings a fresh start. Clean the house from top to bottom, rearrange the furniture, or get ready for that big remodel. If you’re resolving to refresh your home décor, then turn to the professionals for inspiration. • The new year will have us saying goodbye to some trends while ushering in a new era. We asked four professional designers what décor trends they’re most excited about in 2022, and they shared what to look forward to in the home space.
In a world full of eight-track-tape-lovin’ baby boomers, thank goodness for grandkids who can handle illiteracy when it comes to all things technical. After offering a multitude of ideas for things we could do, all she requested was to watch the movie “Monsters.” Easier said than done.
Dear Abby: I have been talking to my ex-boyfriend of more than 22 years. We have a grown son. We are now in our 50s and talking and texting again. I still love him, and I want a relationship with him, but I’m not sure he wants me back. I don’t know if he’s interested in me or just being friendly.
It’s the new year, and that means you’ve likely got new goals and resolutions for 2022. One way you can assess your progress is through fitness tests.
Going light on your calories after the holidays? Here’s a warm, welcoming vegetarian soup that won’t break your calorie bank and takes only 15 minutes to make. To speed cooking, I used the largest sauce pan I had.
2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound sliced mushrooms (about 6 cups) 1 cup sliced onion 1 ⁄2 cups low-sodium pasta sauce 1 ⁄2 cups unsalted vegetable broth 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 3 teaspoons smoked paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the mushrooms and onion and sauté 4 to 5 minutes.