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Lessons on Responsibility and Compassion for Animals Feb. 09, 2025
Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the "Tossed Kittens" column and told me where I missed some... Read More
Before You Bring Home a Holiday Pet Dec. 22, 2024
Dear Annie: As an animal lover, I hope you'll consider sharing this important message. To anyone thi... Read More
Use Hand Signals to Train Deaf Dog Oct. 31, 2024
Q: We're enchanted by Eva, a sweet, young Dalmatian available for adoption through the nearby Dalmat... Read More
Navigating Family Bonds With Care and Concern Feb. 11, 2024
Dear Annie: I just read your response to the letter regarding the lack of appreciation for a wedding... Read More
Why a 'Bass' Can Sing or Swim Jan. 03, 2024
An amusing compilation titled "Why English Is Hard To Learn" has been bouncing like a beach ball aro... Read More
My Teacher Imparted 'Vary' Good Advice Dec. 27, 2023
Until my junior year in high school, I thought my writing was pretty hot stuff. Teachers had always ... Read More
A Veterinarian's Take on Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle Dec. 26, 2023
Dear Annie: I wanted to make a comment on your recent response to the article, "My husband wants to ... Read More
Who Wants To Be a 'Spellionaire'? Dec. 13, 2023
Remember the old TV show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Here's a version of that high-stakes game ... Read More
The Story of 2023 in Its Own Words Dec. 06, 2023
'Twas the night before Twitter rebranded as "X," Not a "Swiftie" was stirring, not even by text. But... Read More
Do TV News 'Anchors' Sink or Swim? Nov. 29, 2023
I've always assumed the TV term "anchor," referring to the host of a newscast, was derived from "anc... Read More
I Hope You -- and This Column -- Read Well Nov. 15, 2023
"Citrucel absorbs readily." When Les Krumm, a retired pharmacist from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hea... Read More
Birds' Words Nov. 09, 2023
Recently we got a birdfeeder. Luckily, I speak Bird! Sparrow No. 1: This is just delicious! What do... Read More
This Fairy Tale Has a Happy Ending Nov. 08, 2023
Once upon a time (the early 1800s to be exact), a scholar named Jacob Grimm lived in Germany. In add... Read More
Can You Bark a Few Bars? Nov. 07, 2023
My dog is not a big fan of heavy metal music. He doesn't mind a few bars of country music, and he se... Read More
Will This Quiz Boost Your Self 'S' Teem? Nov. 01, 2023
Can you select the correct "s" word in each sentence? 1. By the time daylight (saving, savings) time... Read More
What Should We Do To 'Due To'? Oct. 25, 2023
Q: Is it acceptable to use "due to" for "because of"? — Helen Finnie, San Jose, California A: ... Read More
Gopher Problem Oct. 18, 2023
Q: I saw your article on removing moles. We have gophers. Can you advise how to get rid of them? A: ... Read More
So THAT's Why Cynics Like To 'Mutt'er! Oct. 11, 2023
Cynics believe the world is going to the dogs. Linguistically speaking, that's appropriate, because ... Read More
Subject/Verb Disagreement Sets off Fireworks Oct. 04, 2023
Q: Which sentence is correct: "The last thing he needed WAS fireworks" or "The last thing he needed ... Read More
Do You Know Noah? Sep. 27, 2023
Noah Webster (1758 — 1843) is widely regarded as "The Father of American English." He's most f... Read More
