Lifestyle Columns

Don't Rule Out a Career Too Soon
Dear Annie®, Jan. 12, 2026
Dear Annie: Kids today are pushed too early to make career decisions. The first two years of college are a good time to take different courses to see where one's interest lies.

Attending the Wedding Shower with No Wedding Invite
Dear Annie®, Jan. 11, 2026
Dear Annie: My grandson, "Billie" is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everything to get him to use the toilet — rewards, bribes, "gentle threats," etc.

Discord in Harmony Town
Horoscopes by Holiday, Jan. 10, 2026
Nothing is inherently sacred; we make things sacred by giving them sacred attention. And because everyone sanctifies different things, much trouble can be avoided by giving people space for their deeply held beliefs.