Dear Annie: My sister “Claire” and I have always been close, but things have shifted since she had her first baby eight months ago. I understand that motherhood changes things, but lately I feel like ...

DEAR ANNIE: My husband works in the family business alongside his father, his brother-in-law, and sometimes his brother and cousin. He is a generous, hardworking man who would give the shirt off his ...

Dear Annie: I often read essays about how parenting comes full circle, how the greatest accomplishment of all is raising children who grow into capable, successful adults. That sounds fine and ...

Dear Annie: I am a 57-year-old woman who has had many problems with my sister over the years. When my mother was alive, I would call to talk with her, but my sister often answered the phone. If she ...

Dear Annie: My best friend, “Cara,” has been dating a guy for about six months who, frankly, none of our friends can stand. He talks over her constantly, makes inappropriate jokes, and once made a ...

Dear Annie: My daughter and I were recently left out of my niece’s wedding in Bentonville, Arkansas. Relatives came from Memphis and Birmingham, yet we were not invited. When I asked why, my ...

DEAR ANNIE: My mom remarried last year, and her new husband, “Ken,” has made himself very at home -- too at home, if you ask me. I’m 26 and still live with my mom while saving up to buy a condo. We’ve ...

Dear Readers: Below are some of my favorite quotes about fall and the changing of seasons. I hope you enjoy their words as much as I do. Ralph Waldo Emerson reminded us, “Each moment of the year has ...

Annie M. Chandler passed away on September 11, 2025. Viewing will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 from noon to 6:00p.m. at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home. A homegoing celebration will be held at ...

Dear Annie: Thank you for printing the recent letters about coaching. Your perspective was spot on and reminded me how much coaching has shaped my own life and family. I spent 10 seasons as a high ...

Dear Annie: I often read essays about how parenting comes full circle, how the greatest accomplishment of all is raising children who grow into capable, successful adults. That sounds fine and ...

Dear Annie: I have lunch once a month with my friend of more than 20 years, “Patrice.” Lately, though, all she talks about are her perfectly wonderful children and grandchildren. She doesn’t ask about ...