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Dear No-Show: A better way to phrase it would be to tell your sister-in-law (who is your friend) that you couldn't get on the plane because you forgot your ID, and STILL can't figure out why your ...

Sheila has passed out, fallen and smashed her face and accidentally burned down her house. She has been taken to the hospital ...

Dear Not Ready: As you, your dad and the rest of your family surely already know, no one will ever replace your mother. It’s understandable that this transition feels fast and a little intrusive, and ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend I have known since college. We are both 70. She asks personal questions that hurt me. There are ...