Lifestyle Columns

The Archer's Dream
Horoscopes by Holiday, Dec. 19, 2025
When the archer pulls back the bow, the world is full of potential. Change hangs in the air. The outcome may be uncertain, but that there will be one? That's a guarantee.

A Note on Coping With Bullies and Hardships
Dear Annie®, Dec. 19, 2025
Dear Annie: This letter describes my life experiences with bullies and how I managed to succeed. I was a scrawny, pimple-faced little kid growing up, had a weak voice, got fists shaken in my face while being held to the ground several times, was held underwater in swimming class and nearly drowned, was mocked for not having a girlfriend until my early 20s and was always the last person to be picked for a team in gym class.

Estranged Sister Reaches Out to My Kids
Dear Annie®, Dec. 18, 2025
Dear Annie: Almost 15 years ago, my older sister removed me from her life after a series of messy arguments. At the time, she just stopped taking my calls and waited for me to leave family functions before going.