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The Round Knife Rolley Thing Apr. 11, 2023

Lost in Suburbia

"Have you seen the round knife rolley thing?" asked my husband, moving his arm back and forth in a s... Read More

Egg on My Face Apr. 04, 2023

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I had to roast an egg. I wondered: How hard could it be? I've made hard- and soft-boiled eggs, scram... Read More

What's in Your Pocket? Mar. 28, 2023

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"Is that a new jacket?" my husband asked me as I put my jacket on to leave. "Yes!" I exclaimed excit... Read More

Pop Goes the Sleepwalker Mar. 21, 2023

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One morning I got up and found popcorn in my bed. Since I never eat anything in bed and since I knew... Read More

I Ski, Therefore I Fall Mar. 07, 2023

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I am not a terrible skier, but I am not a particularly good skier either. On the Official Learned-as... Read More

Let's All Go Bananas Feb. 28, 2023

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"Do you think I should make some banana bread?" I asked my husband. "I don't know," he replied. "Do ... Read More

The Adventures of Mr. Fixit Feb. 14, 2023

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"I'll be right back," said my husband as he headed for the door. "Where are you going?" I demanded. ... Read More

Hide and Seek Valentine Feb. 07, 2023

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After 30 years of marriage, you wouldn't think I would hold out much hope that my husband would reme... Read More

Who's Calling, Please? Jan. 24, 2023

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Receptionist: "Dr. Zucker's office. This is Charlene." Me: "Hi, this is Tracy Beckerman..." Receptio... Read More

Family Is Far, and Wife Has Left Dec. 29, 2022

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Dear Annie: I was married for 17 years to a woman who I thought would be my only wife. Toward the en... Read More

Santa Paws is Coming to Town Dec. 20, 2022

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"What is all this?" asked my husband when he walked in the door. He waved at a big stack of gifts as... Read More

Honk if You Like Santa Dec. 13, 2022

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As I circled the mall parking lot for the 30th time, I finally saw a pair of red lights two rows ove... Read More

For Whom the Toilet Paper Rolls Nov. 29, 2022

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"Can you pick up some more tissues at the supermarket?" I asked my husband. "I'm not going out right... Read More

The Mean, Old Turkey of Turkeytown Nov. 22, 2022

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There was a wild turkey in the middle of the road. And this turkey, it seemed, was in no hurry to go... Read More

Wife Has No Desire for a Social Life Nov. 17, 2022

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Dear Annie: My live-in girlfriend of 15 years, who is 12 years older, never wants to hang out with m... Read More

Take Control of Your Marriage -- Now Nov. 13, 2022

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Dear Annie: Approximately seven years ago, my husband was unfaithful. I filed divorce papers, but he... Read More

My Girlfriend Won't Stop Putting Down My Late Wife Nov. 04, 2022

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Dear Annie: With respect to your advice to "Loner in the South," who was concerned about whether to ... Read More

Feeling Melon-choly Nov. 01, 2022

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In the world of melons, you've basically got your cantaloupes, your honeydews and your watermelons. ... Read More

Where to Hide the Body Oct. 25, 2022

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"Where do you want me to put the dead body?" asked my husband one night as we were getting ready for... Read More

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

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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