Dear Abby: While dining out these past couple of weeks, I have noticed something troubling. I have overheard several elderly people talking very loudly on their cell phones and giving out personal information. ...more

November 25, 2007

DEAR ABBY: My mother died when I was 27. It was a very difficult time in my life -- everything seemed to fall apart. I lost my job, and then my utilities were turned off. I had to take cold showers for six months. ...more

November 22, 2007

Dear Abby: My husband, "Cal," and I have decided to have Thanksgiving at our house this year. The past three years we have gone to my sister-in-law's house. ...more

November 18, 2007

Dear Abby: My father has had several heart attacks. He currently has a pacemaker, which helps to maintain his heart rate. ...more

November 4, 2007

Dear Abby: When I was around 10, my mother ended a relationship with the man who raised me from the age of 2. Soon after, she met 'Bill.' At first, Bill was nice, but after they bought a home together and got married, things changed. Bill became physically and sexually abusive to my mother, my siblings and me. The few years were pure hell. ...more

October 21, 2007

Dear Abby: I have read your column for years but can't recall this topic ever being mentioned. I'm surprised because it must occur frequently in today's society. ...more

October 7, 2007

Dear Abby: The other day in one of my classes, our teacher was discussing a rather delicate subject, and we were all laughing. I really needed to pass gas, but was trying to hold it in. ...more

September 30, 2007