Lifestyle Columns

Husband's Dream Hobby Has Become a Nightmare
Dear Annie®, Jun. 09, 2026
Dear Annie: My husband recently bought an old classic car, the kind he has dreamed about since he was 17. He made the purchase after seeing one roaring down Main Street with the top down.

The Emotional Weight of Letting Items Go
Dear Annie®, Jun. 08, 2026
Dear Annie: I recently cleaned out my mother's house after she moved into assisted living, and I thought the hardest part would be the boxes.

Too Busy Making Memories to Enjoy Them
Dear Annie®, Jun. 07, 2026
Dear Annie: Every year, around Memorial Day, I tell myself this will be the summer we slow down. I picture lazy mornings, dinners outside, long walks after sunset and maybe even reading a book that is not interrupted every three minutes.