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Caught off-guard by casual couch proposal

Dear Aunty Pam, Over Thanksgiving I got engaged, or at least I think I did. I guess you could say I’m feeling pretty deflated ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 8:01 am

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A deep dive into ‘psychological blind spots’

Psychologists refer to it as a ‘psychological blind spot:’ a persistent lack of awareness concerning an aspect of one’s personality or behavior. I only know ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Thursday, November 30, 2023 9:57 am

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Where have manners gone?

Dear Aunty Pam, It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I’m so angry I just have to vent! My husband and I just hosted our first ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, November 27, 2023 8:52 am

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Shaggy pinto on the loose

“The lovely thing about later today,” I said to Diane, the masseuse, “is that I hardly have any barn chores to do when I get ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Friday, November 24, 2023 8:00 am

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Son isn’t a fan of Grandma’s Thanksgiving cooking

Dear Aunty Pam, I’m hoping you’ll answer before Thursday! My mother-in-law is hosting Thanksgiving again this year. She cooks very ‘southern’ and I don’t. ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 6:22 am

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Finding comfort in ‘granny TV’

Unspeakable brutality in the Middle East…more in Ukraine…volcanic ruptures in Iceland…senseless violence in America… Besides heartfelt prayers for peace I can do but one thing: ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:16 am

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My new wife is squashing my Christmas mood

Dear Aunty Pam, My wife and I (2nd marriage for both of us) are celebrating our first Christmas together and I just found out ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, November 13, 2023 12:02 pm

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Cats and dogs

It’s not uncommon when one, whether watching television or doing something as banal as munching cereal at the kitchen counter, catches sight of something from ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:45 am

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Underdressed on Turkey Day

Dear Aunty Pam, Thanksgiving is coming up and this year it’s my turn to host the family meal. This is also the first time ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, November 6, 2023 11:28 am

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An awkward dinner with my boyfriend’s parents

Dear Aunty Pam, I’ve been seeing Jason for a couple of months and it’s going well. He asked me over to dinner to meet ... Read more