Lifestyle Columns

Courtesy Is Required in Shared Spaces
Dear Annie®, Sep. 09, 2026
Dear Annie: I go to the same nail salon every few weeks, and lately I've noticed something that is driving me crazy. Almost every time I'm there, someone is talking loudly on their cellphone, watching videos without headphones or having a FaceTime conversation while the rest of us are trying to relax.

How To Declutter Without Starting a War
Dear Annie®, Sep. 08, 2026
Dear Annie: I am desperate to declutter our house, but my husband has a very hard time letting go of anything. Our closets are overflowing, the garage is packed, and we have boxes of things we haven't opened in years.

Leave Your Worries for Tomorrow
Dear Annie®, Sep. 07, 2026
Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Labor Day. The expectation of this holiday is to take the day off, put our feet up and enjoy the last stretch of summer.