A pile of Christmas gifts on an old wooden table. By Sjhuls. Used with advice article on when gift exchange loses its luster
Advice for Life

When a Gift Exchange Loses Its Luster

Changing a tradition without hurt feelings

By R. Eric Thomas | December 5, 2025
An abstract image of economic symbols overlaid, used with a humor recession primer. By Hywards.
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A Recession Primer for Consumers

A tongue-in-cheek look at economic vocabulary you should know

By Jackie and Roger Pierangelo | December 2, 2025
A woman looks at her phone, tired of cleaning, as the cleaning bottles beside her indicate. Her inconsiderate brother has called last minute and is coming to visit,
Advice for Life

Inconsiderate Brother Angers Mum’s Caregiver

Even worse – that caregiver is his sister

By R. Eric Thomas | November 28, 2025
A holiday table of food and drink, by Mirko Vitali. Used with an article on a party pooper who criticizes food and drink choices at parties.
Advice for Life

Party Pooper Criticizes Food and Drink Choices

And not just any party pooper – it’s her brother

By R. Eric Thomas | November 21, 2025
couple on a laptop, perhaps playing the Boggle puzzle of four-letter mammals.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Mammals in Hiding

How many hidden words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 17, 2025
A woman brings a turkey to the Thanksgiving table. The man's bushy nose hair spoils the dinner for some.
Advice for Life

Bushy Nose Hair Spoils Thanksgiving

An annual guest feels no need to trim the unruly strands

By R. Eric Thomas | November 14, 2025
A DNA revelation: a man opens an envelope showing he isn't the father. By Kuprevich
Advice for Life

DNA Reveals His Kids Aren’t His

What defines a family?

By R. Eric Thomas | November 11, 2025
Sad middle-aged woman wants to know, is there a cure for sadness? Image: Tatyana Gladskikh
Advice for Life

Is There a Cure for Sadness?

Struggling with depression and fear of death

By R. Eric Thomas | November 7, 2025
Thanksgiving table. By Emily Lee. This overwhelmed holiday hostess has had it – it’s not just Thanksgiving dinner, but extended family members expect to stay at her house as well.
Advice for Life

Overwhelmed Holiday Hostess

After 45 years of hosting Thanksgiving, she wants to cut back

By R. Eric Thomas | October 31, 2025
A senior woman on the phone. Used with column on multitasking phone conversations.
Advice for Life

Annoyed by Multitasking Phone Conversations

Should she just be grateful that they are calling?

By R. Eric Thomas | October 24, 2025

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