Lifestyle Columns

Cornered by My Sister's Constant Invitations
Dear Annie®, Jun. 23, 2026
Dear Annie: I moved to northern Florida over a year ago to help care for my parents. My sister has lived in southern Florida for many years, and for as long as I can remember, nearly every conversation with her includes the same question: "When are you coming down?" Before I moved here, she asked it constantly. Once,

Grandma's Jewelry May Be Lost, But Her Love Isn't
Dear Annie®, Jun. 22, 2026
Dear Annie: My 15-year-old daughter was given a piece of sentimental jewelry on the day of her grandmother's funeral. It had belonged to her grandmother, and the gesture was meant to be a beautiful way for my daughter to carry a piece of her with her.

Neighbor Is Taking Attendance at Church
Dear Annie®, Jun. 21, 2026
Dear Annie: My wife and I are members of a local church, though I will admit we are not exactly front-pew regulars. We go about once a month, sometimes more during holidays or when life is calmer.