In Mark Twain’s travelogue ”The Innocents Abroad,” he writes that “broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can not be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” If only he could see us now…because vegetate we do, in front of soul-dulling screens. It seems self-evident that we are, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 39 years to “Morris,” an alcoholic and a spendthrift. In 2010, he announced he was having an affair with his boss, and the next day he moved in with and eventually married her. I was left filled with anger and resentment, and so were my two grown boys. Eventually, … Read more
Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race. So, they’re ditching the daily grind to enjoy a little midweek mindfulness in nature amid the rising “green days” movement. “I’m really enjoying my day off from work,” raved a 28-year-old law office assistant, in part, while … Read more
It’s an unexpected Ozempic side effect. Slimmed-down users of GLP-1 drugs say their exes have started sliding into their DMs A recent survey by ZipHealth, which polled 1,000 individuals using Ozempic, Mounjaro and other similar treatments, found that one in five found former flames reaching out to re-connect. One in five users found that former … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I had a five-year relationship with a man. We broke up because he was unfaithful. Even though I’m willing to forgive and still have feelings for him, my kids don’t like this man and don’t want me to reconnect with him. My children say that if I do, they no longer want to … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are trying to reconnect with Kate Middleton in hopes of burying the hatchet once and for all, according to a report. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven’t met up with the Princess of Wales in years — with Harry only briefly seeing her last at King Charles’ coronation in … Read more