Dear Annie: I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. I’ve been through surgery and radiation treatments. According to the oncologists, I should now consider myself a “survivor.” Since I ...
Dear Annie: My name is Rosalynn. Growing up, my family called me Rosie. I never minded it, but once I left home, I started going by Rosa, which I felt seemed better suited to the working world and ...
DEAR ANNIE: My name is Rosalynn. Growing up, my family called me Rosie. I never minded it, but once I left home, I started going by Rosa, which I felt seemed better suited to the working world and ...
Dear Annie: On my daily walks around my neighborhood, I always say hi to the other sidewalk walkers. Sadly, the greeting is seldom returned. Why doesn’t everyone respond “Hi” back? We all see each ...
Dear Annie: I am the default holiday host for my extended family. My parents are divorced and both come, my sister arrives late and stressed with her kids, my brother shows up with whatever new ...
Annie Lane is off this week. This column was originally published in 2022. Dear Annie: Almost 15 years ago, my older sister removed me from her life after a series of messy arguments. At the time, she ...
Dear Annie: I don’t understand why people see me as a threat. I have no devious plans or intentions. I’ve never been in a fight. Throughout my life, I’ve been bullied — from elementary school all the ...
Dear Annie: I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my older sister, “Beth.” She’s the golden child -- successful, pretty, everyone’s favorite. I’m more of the quiet one. I’ve never resented ...
Dear Annie: I’m writing this concerning my family. I have five sons and one daughter who are all grown and have children. My third son, “Jake,” has two adult daughters and an adult son. When Jake’s ...
Dear Annie: From time to time, I read letters from people feeling blue because their friends never call to initiate social time together or just chat. I understand how this can be hurtful or ...
Bountiful • The office of Andrea Bennett — or Annie as she’s widely known at her business, Annie’s Cafe — is stocked full of love. Her desk is surrounded by walls decked in photos of her friends and ...