What can I do to help my drunken uncle?

Dear Annie: I’m 18 years old and still live with my family. A few months ago, my uncle moved in with us. He comes home drunk all the time. I can smell the liquor on him, and I hate it. I ma… more

Sister disowned over relationship

Dear Annie: Six years ago, my sister’s ex-boyfriend found out I was divorced. He called and invited me for a drink. I accepted with some reluctance, as I didn’t think my sister would approve,… more

Honey, I bought an old car

Only a car guy or masochist will try to sell his wife on a major old car restoration. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of women who are car guys. But there are many more that view cars as a par… more

Understanding good conversation

Question: Last week you answered a question from my girlfriend. I’m the boyfriend who doesn’t talk very much. I’ve been … more

Now that’s a tough Lent

It was a decade ago during Lent that author Lauren Winner was visited by an angel. “Actually, it was my priest,” said W… more

Husband’s daughter doesn’t like me

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for nine years. It’s a second marriage for both of us. The problem… more

Repeat after me: ‘Spring has sprung!’

A friend of mine went crazy around mid-February. She started telling everyone who would listen — and even those who wo… more

Winter browns on the Red Deer

Going fishing too early has always been a snare and delusion in our intemperate climate, but a relatively new phenomenon… more

Diabetic dad acts like preschooler

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Mitch” for seven years, and we have a four-year-old son. Mitch provides well … more

Now’s the time for preliminary garden work

Sunshine and warm weather draw people outside. While the snow is melting, it’s not completely gone which, in March is … more
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