Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My spouse manages anger poorly, often lashing out (verbally) in unkind ways, retreating into sullen withdrawal or making sharp passive-aggressive digs at me. I have tried to explain…

Dear Carolyn: So, I work in an industry with a lot of physical challenges (think: construction). Unbearable hot summers, cold winters, unstable job opportunities and not-fair pay. I am fortunate to be senior enough not…

We’ve all seen the Medicare ads that will make you wonder if you are missing out on important benefits.  This is not necessarily the case, and there is no need to ponder this concern alone.…

The holidays are right around the corner. Many families, mine included, have holiday traditions centered on foods that they only get to enjoy a few times each year.  These traditions are important and should be…

What does science say about happiness? Is there any research on what creates happiness? Thanks to recent studies, we now know how to define and create happiness in our lives. In a recent webinar sponsored…

Cluster headaches aren’t that common, but they are extremely painful. And they often occur during the fall season. A cluster headache is a rare headache disorder that differs from a typical migraine or headache. Less…

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Aug. 2 and Sept. 20, 2009. Dear Carolyn: A neighbor’s child, 12, spends tremendous amounts of time at my house with my child, including for snacks and…

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2023. There are 74 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 18, 1867, the United States took formal possession of Alaska from…

Crisp autumn air will make anyone want to be outside and enjoying the seasons changing. Spring and fall are the most opportune times of the year to work on making your yard and community more…

Traditionally, when cowherd supplementation is discussed, we focus on meeting the protein needs of the cow, with the goal of maximizing forage intake by supplementing protein, the most limiting nutrient in dormant native forages.  However,…