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Hostility at Home Aug. 10, 2025
Dear Annie: I recently moved into a small building with only eight apartments. Just three days after... Read More
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors Jul. 18, 2025
Dear Annie: I work remotely and rent a small guesthouse on a property owned by a retired couple, "To... Read More
Lasagna as a Sacrament Feb. 28, 2025
I never met him, though he lived the last days of his life directly across the street from me. I did... Read More
My Ancient Roman New Year's Resolution Dec. 21, 2024
There's a quote on my desktop from the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius that I'm making... Read More
When Noisy Neighbors Keep the Whole Family Awake Dec. 14, 2024
Dear Annie: My husband and I plus our four children currently reside in a first floor apartment. I l... Read More
Respecting Boundaries and Bridging Gaps Apr. 24, 2024
Dear Annie: We have neighbors who reside in a cul-de-sac that is at the rear of our property. Our pr... Read More
Are My Hygiene Standards Really Too High? Mar. 04, 2024
Dear Annie: How can I get people who visit me to wash their hands after they use the bathroom? I hav... Read More
How to Tell Neighbors I Want to Be Left Alone Sep. 06, 2023
Dear Annie: I have been widowed for 1 1/2 years. I have well-meaning neighbors who want to include m... Read More
Miffed Over Missed Call Jun. 30, 2023
Dear Annie: My best friend lives on the opposite coast from me. We're both women, and we share every... Read More
Gold Stars Buy Nothing: Why We Should Be More Ambitious About Community Care Jun. 16, 2023
I set out chamomile seedlings on the table in my yard so neighbors could grab them. The Buy Nothing ... Read More
Helping an Aging Parent and Investing in Real Estate Jun. 13, 2023
Dear Monty: We plan to build an addition to our current home. Our home is ranch style with a walkout... Read More
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks off Summer in the Neighborhood May. 26, 2023
Memorial Day is the day set aside each year to remember those who gave all in service to this countr... Read More
No Business Between Neighbors Jan. 13, 2023
Dear Annie: My spouse and I are in our 70s, with numerous health issues. We decided we needed to sel... Read More
Worried About Neighbors' Infant Jan. 12, 2023
Dear Annie: We live across the street from a married couple — man and woman — who have a... Read More
Ding-Dong! The Neighbors Are Here Oct. 08, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 70s, and we have our cocktail hour at 6 p.m. every night fol... Read More
Door-Locking Debacle Oct. 03, 2022
Dear Annie: I've been happily married for 17 years to my wife, and we have two kids together, ages 9... Read More
Still Waiting on the Call to Concede Aug. 28, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband passed away a little over 18 months ago. He was part of a family business, an... Read More
Looking for Love May. 24, 2022
Dear Annie: What started out as a friendly gesture to help a neighbor's family and pets during an em... Read More
I Canceled My Engagement! Dec. 11, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I got engaged to my boyfriend last year and several things happened that caused me to t... Read More
Let's Zone To Include Minorities and Workers Oct. 15, 2021
Colorado has a housing crisis that won't be easy to fix. In creating and revising city, county and s... Read More
