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The Bird Is the Word Aug. 01, 2023

Lost in Suburbia

I have often written about my mishaps and unfortunate interactions with suburban flora and fauna. In... Read More

Embrace Life Apr. 22, 2023

The Art of Design

Many empty-nesters, divorcees and widowers are dumbfounded at the inevitable conversation about down... Read More

Commencement for the Rest of Us Apr. 13, 2023

Lenore Skenazy

Thank you for that warm welcome. Or is it me? In any event, I'm very honored to be here today, welco... Read More

Eye See You Mar. 14, 2023

Lost in Suburbia

"Honey, have you seen my eyeglasses?" yelled my husband from another room. I sighed. This was not th... Read More

Snistle While You Work Feb. 21, 2023

Lost in Suburbia

"You were making some weird noises last night when you were sleeping," I said to my husband as I mad... Read More

The Handy-Dandy Halloween Candy Dilemma Oct. 18, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Years ago, when we lived on a cul-de-sac where the houses were far apart, we got very few trick-or-t... Read More

Adventures in Puppyland, Part Three Aug. 16, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

We're about to become puppy parents for the third time. I grew up with dogs, so I always knew someda... Read More

...And Then the Dog Died Apr. 05, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

When my dad made his speech at my wedding 30 years ago, he said, "Life doesn't begin at 40. It begin... Read More

Values are More Often Caught Than Taught Aug. 19, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Bents, characteristics, abilities and tendencies are the conduits through which you can pass your va... Read More

After the Kids Have Flown the Coop Aug. 04, 2021

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I am a 49-year-old father of twins, a boy and girl. They are 18 and will be headed for c... Read More

Surviving the Return of Adult Children May. 19, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

It used to be that young people reaching adulthood could not wait to leave home and be on their own.... Read More

July 24, 2020 Jul. 24, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am 62 years old and have been married to "Clyde" for 12 years. We do not have a sexual... Read More

After the Kids Have Flown the Coop Aug. 03, 2016

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I am a 49-year-old father of twins, a boy and girl. They are 18 and will be headed for c... Read More

Love Conquers All Aug. 18, 2015

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm pretty sure you won't print this letter even though I wish you would. I'm 19 and ha... Read More