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Bailing on My Birthday Aug. 25, 2023
Dear Annie: I'm turning 50 this year and plan on having a large party. Last year at my birthday, I t... Read More
Joe Biden on 'Transgender Americans' Jun. 14, 2023
The sun was shining on the White House grounds last Saturday afternoon when President Joe Biden moun... Read More
Holiday Party Strategies Nov. 22, 2022
When several people gather to celebrate, such as at year-end holiday parties, the beverages often ar... Read More
'Champagne' By Any Other Name Nov. 15, 2022
Just because it has bubbles is no reason to call it Champagne. Yet that's what some writers suggest ... Read More
Wine for St. Swithin's Day Sep. 20, 2022
Public-relations people around the world are always thinking up "clever" ideas to "help" magazine an... Read More
Relatives Ruining the Holidays Dec. 26, 2021
Dear Annie: I need some advice on how to approach my older sister about how both she and her husband... Read More
Why We Need to Start Planning for Christmas Now Oct. 25, 2021
Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More
JUNE 25, 2021 Jun. 25, 2021
Dear Annie: After years of attending and giving gifts for weddings, showers, birthday parties and gr... Read More
Charter a Yacht for Your Next Celebration Jun. 06, 2021
By Margot Black Yachts are the epitome of wealth, status and privilege. But now yachts of all sorts ... Read More
My Food Budget is Very Low Jun. 04, 2021
DR. WALLACE: What can I do if a friend invites me to a birthday dinner and I have limited funds? I h... Read More
Unwanted Invitations May. 28, 2021
Dear Annie: I read your column in my local paper, and you seem to respond in an unbiased manner, so ... Read More
Lunar Antics on Easter Sunday Apr. 04, 2021
The Capricorn moon throws in some tension for good measure, and Easter celebrations will feature liv... Read More
Merry Christmas Dec. 24, 2020
To all of my Christian friends and family members, I wish you a day of joy as you celebrate the birt... Read More
More Mindful Celebrations Dec. 22, 2020
Dear Readers: The letter from No More Balloons caused quite a reaction, with many of you offering su... Read More
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong Dec. 05, 2020
By Gay Courter Three versions of Hong Kong churned in my subconscious as we sailed there on the Diam... Read More
When the Bite Impacts Past the Attack Dec. 04, 2020
Dear Annie: I live in Texas in a small neighborhood and am still relatively new to this area. Two ye... Read More
Celebrating While Being Mindful of Others' Struggles Oct. 16, 2020
Dear Annie: After years of fiscal discipline, my wife and I have paid off our mortgage. We contempla... Read More
October 7, 2020 Oct. 07, 2020
Dear Annie: This is written in desperation. I have seven children, and my middle son, "Randall," age... Read More
Venus Gets Catty Sep. 06, 2020
Escapist fantasies abound today. They are not in and of themselves harmful. Being able to go to a be... Read More
Sun Opposes Jupiter Jul. 14, 2020
There was a time when commuting to work seemed like a demand of the modern workaday world and an inc... Read More
