Lifestyle Columns

How Long Should I Keep Secrets for My Dad?
Dear Annie®, Jan. 20, 2026
Dear Annie: Here's my dilemma: I moved back into my dad's house several years ago, and he has been good friends with "Chuck" and his wife "Rose" for at least 20 years.

Reflections for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dear Annie®, Jan. 19, 2026
Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please enjoy this excerpt from one of the most famous American speeches ever made.

Son Moves Out With No Explanation
Dear Annie®, Jan. 18, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm just heartbroken. My son moved out last year, and he never talked to me about anything before he moved. We were so close, and we always talked.