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A New Approach to Thank-You Notes Jan. 12, 2025
Dear Annie: "Numb and Lost" wrote to you regarding emotional detachment as a result of trauma and ch... Read More
Heartfelt Responses From Veterans Oct. 20, 2024
Dear Readers: I was so touched by all of the feedback from military families. Thank you for your ser... Read More
Thank-You Notes and Caregiving Solutions Jun. 03, 2024
Dear Annie: There have been two different occasions where I sent a baby shower gift because I couldn... Read More
Thank-You Notes Never Out of Style Mar. 06, 2024
Today's column was prompted by a young man, age 10, who asked me recently, "Do I have to send a than... Read More
Thanks for Fathers Jun. 16, 2022
I've often told my children that the most important decision they will ever make is whom they marry.... Read More
Birthday Gifts Have an Age Limit Mar. 23, 2022
Dear Annie: This letter is in reference to the aunt and uncle who provided generous gifts to their s... Read More
Thank-You Notes Promote Generosity Mar. 14, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband and I are doctors (academician and orthopedic surgeon). We live in a small We... Read More
Still Haven't Received a 'Thank You' Feb. 15, 2022
Dear Annie: So many letters to you and other columnists have to do with children, grandchildren, nie... Read More
A Thank You to Fathers Jun. 23, 2021
Dear readers: Your responses about valuable traits you learned from your fathers were truly inspirin... Read More
Thank You for the Thank-You Jun. 03, 2021
If you are reading this column because you believe there is no better way to spend three precious mi... Read More
Great Expectations Feb. 03, 2021
Dear Annie: This is to all the parents or grandparents that have been hurt by their family because t... Read More
September 23, 2020 Sep. 23, 2020
Dear Annie: I took early retirement and moved in with my son and daughter-in-law in order to help ca... Read More
20 Years: A Syndication Anniversary Reflection Jan. 01, 2020
I live to write. I write to live. The close of 2019 marks two full decades since I entered national ... Read More
Giving but Not Receiving Dec. 24, 2019
Dear Annie: As we enter the holiday season, I am unsure the etiquette around gift-giving. I know the... Read More
Responsible for the Input, Not the Outcome Dec. 23, 2019
Dear Annie: This is in response to the letter about grandkids not sending thank-you notes for gifts ... Read More
Fretting Over Familial Financial Friction Nov. 26, 2019
Dear Annie: I'm very upset about my brother and my sister-in-law's friction over finances. My brothe... Read More
I Give So Much More Than I Get Nov. 14, 2019
Dear Annie: My wife and I feel we are being taken advantage of by our family and friends. I think we... Read More
Thanks, But No Thanks Nov. 01, 2019
Dear Annie: I always enjoy sharing my baked goods and also my soups with my neighbors. Some will ret... Read More
Love Letters to Mom May. 12, 2019
Dear Annie: Over the years, I've read a number of beautiful Mother's Day poems and notes in Ann Land... Read More
