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Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999.
Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have a home on the lake where we go on weekends and vacations with our two children, their spouses and our four young grandchildren.
The problem is a 12-year-old girl who lives across the street. This child is …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, November 15
Dear Ann Landers: Every time I see a letter in your column from someone questioning the remarriage of a widow or widower, I want to write. This time, an actual letter goes in the mail. My wonderful husband passed away 10 years ago. He lost his …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, November 8
Dear Ann Landers: Three months ago, our 18-year-old daughter "Ramona" had her tongue pierced. My wife and I had warned Ramona that if she pierced her tongue, she would lose her rights to the family car. She apparently didn't care, because …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, November 1
Dear Ann Landers: I am 60 and have just been diagnosed with cancer. My problem is my daughter, "Ingrid." She lives in another state and has my only four grandchildren. I went through a nasty divorce a few years back and spent 10 long years …Read more.
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Classic Ann Landers, October 18Dear Ann Landers: I recently attended a wedding. Both the bride and groom had been married before and have children by their previous marriages, who were to participate in the wedding — a very nice touch. This was a formal affair, to be followed by a catered reception. The bride wore a gorgeous gown with a veil and long train. There were mounds of fresh flowers on the altar, and the elegantly dressed guests filed into the church and took their seats on the arms of the tuxedoed ushers. The bride and groom entered and walked down the aisle. Instead of going to the altar, they seated themselves in the front row, which was most unusual. The minister then stood up and announced: "The couple will not be getting married today. Unfortunately, the groom's divorce is not yet final. Please enjoy the reception." The reception went on with the father of the non-bride making a toast to the non-married couple. Everyone seemed in great spirits. The non-married non-newlyweds left immediately after the dinner for the non-honeymoon in Acapulco, Mexico. I cannot believe any preacher in his right mind would go along with such a farce. I'm betting he didn't know until he arrived at the church, just like the rest of the guests, that the groom's divorce had not been finalized. Ann, this didn't take place in some zany place like Hollywood. It was in Decatur, Ill., grass roots, Pride of the Prairie, Soybean Capital of the World. Dear Illinois: I'm sure the other guests were just as shocked as you were. I am also certain, as you surmised, that the minister did not know until he arrived at the church that the groom was not free to marry. My guess is the couple waited until the very last minute, hoping the divorce would be finalized. When it didn't come through, they decided to have the celebration sans the wedding. For their sake, I hope that when the divorce DOES come through, they will not have another wedding. Dear Ann Landers: For my mother's birthday, my wife sent her a beautiful piece of silver jewelry. According to family members who were present, my mother tossed the jewelry aside and said, "Why on earth would they buy me silver when they know I prefer gold?" I was stunned when I heard this. My sister says that at Mom's age, she's entitled to say whatever she wants and that we should not judge her. Is my sister right? What do you say, Ann? — No Name, No Place, No How Dear No How: Unless your mother is senile, her comment was inexcusably rude, insensitive and ungracious. When planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides" has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-sized envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. ANN LANDERS (R) COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS.COM
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