A thank-you email can make or break a job interview follow-up. Avoid these common mistakes to stand out as a polished and ...

Strictly stars and fans were left in tears as long-standing presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman said goodbye to the BBC show.

Over the years, I have sent many wedding and graduation gifts in the form of cash tucked into cards. About 1 in 20 gifts ...

CHRISTMAS is expensive – especially when it comes to feeling like you should buy presents for your kid’s teachers too.

Making people angry has never been my goal. However, I am always hopeful that my columns will make people think. Over the years, I have received many emails from readers. Some tell me my columns ...

The responses to Sheila Yount's request for a rich chocolate meringue pie made with cocoa just keep coming. Thank you, Alley ...

Thank you for such a beautiful piece in “Precious Metalheads” (November 2025). There were tears streaming down my face as I read it. I couldn’t attend the festival, but it sounded incredible. I’m ...

You asked about pie crust recipes and here is one I’ve used for years that has been great: In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 teaspoons salt. Add 1 3/4 cups of ...

How do you assess a year that’s about to end? A simple enough task, I thought. But turns out it is not. It began as a ...

It’s at this time of year that so many people feel a sense of grief during the holidays. While so many of us are enjoying ...

To the editor: With two family vehicles needing attention this week, we turned to the professional and knowledgeable team at University Chevron. Not only were the issues successfully dealt with in a ...

Showing appreciation is a great way to build a community within your workplace and inspire people to do their best.