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Let's Learn to Laugh and Regain our Sense of Humor Apr. 28, 2022

Jackie Gingrich Cushman

Next weekend is Mother's Day, which of course reminds me of my mother, Jackie Battley Gingrich, who ... Read More

Invasion of the Suburbs Snatchers Apr. 26, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Scene: In the dark of night, a tiny object plummets invisibly to the earth. Glowing with the searin... Read More

A Brief History Of Tame Apr. 26, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a 45-year-old single guy seeking a long-term relationship. My problem is that when I'm interact... Read More

My Detailed Plan to Buy Twitter Out from Under Elon Musk Apr. 23, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

You may have heard Elon Musk is trying to buy Twitter for $46.5 billion, the way Veruca Salt demande... Read More

Starting to Plan a Vacation? Stop! Apr. 21, 2022

Work Daze

This is so "you." Instead of using every second of your allotted vacation time, you plan to take th... Read More

A Thorny Situation Apr. 19, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

"Ow!" I exclaimed, clutching my leg. "I've been stabbed!" I looked down and saw my attacker, an inn... Read More

Backbone To The Future Apr. 19, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a man in my 60s. Looking back on my romantic life, I was always the guy women spent time with w... Read More

Sitting Duck Apr. 12, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Husband: Honey, can you call the duct company? We need to get our ducts cleaned. Me: We have ducks?... Read More

Meat Cute Apr. 12, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

In using dating apps, I go by who looks cute in photos (followed by a call). But I keep going on dat... Read More

A Last-Minute Tax Day Guide for Professional Procrastinators Apr. 09, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

Progresstination. I accidentally uttered this recently while trying to say "procrastination." It was... Read More

Don't Let Summer Be a Bummer! Apr. 07, 2022

Lenore Skenazy

If you're a parent, it's time to think summer safety ... even though it's only spring. That's safety... Read More

Cower Struggle Apr. 05, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I'm a 20-something single woman. I just moved to a new city where I don't know anybody. I'd like to ... Read More

Things I Wish Were April Fool's Day Jokes but Tragically Are Not Apr. 01, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

It is time for the worst holiday of the year. Not Tax Day, nor Columbus Day, nor Talk Like a Pirate ... Read More

Taking a Vacation from Your Vacation Mar. 31, 2022

Work Daze

It's bad news, I know, but, this year, you may actually have to go on vacation. Leaving your comfy C... Read More

Indisposed Mar. 29, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

Usually, when someone goes to the dentist, they worry about things like cavities and gingivitis and ... Read More

Muzzle-Bound Mar. 29, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

My wife and I got married eight months ago. Whatever I suggest for the apartment — a paint col... Read More

An Empty Brain is a Happy Brain Mar. 24, 2022

Work Daze

Winter is waning and spring is waxing. It's time to think about your brain. You may have been goofi... Read More

I've Got You Under My Skin Mar. 22, 2022

Lost in Suburbia

When I'm in the mood to be traumatized, I usually just go bathing suit shopping. Jeans shopping runs... Read More

Death Meddle Mar. 22, 2022

The Science Advice Goddess

I knew my girlfriend wasn't right for me, and I was super unhappy. Friends I confided in kept saying... Read More

Finding Joy in a Pair of Robber Baron Shoes Mar. 19, 2022

Stephanie Hayes

I used to dress well, the way an extroverted retiree in Boca dresses well. I've always favored glitt... Read More