[ Dear Annie: I have a question I hear many people ask about wedding gifting. The old rule of thumb was the gift should cover the plate. Others say it’s a gift and you’re not responsible for paying for the couple’s wedding. Recently, my husband and I attended a family member’s wedding; we put $200 … Read more
[ Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in with tips on encouraging children to focus less on material items. Thank you for sharing these terrific suggestions. Here are some of my favorite letters: Dear Annie: Many years ago, my grandfather insisted on gifting us something on every visit. This was in addition to taking us … Read more
[ An anonymous donor has given Tuskegee University $20 million – the second donation of the amount in four years. The donation, which the university announced April 12, will fund STEM programming and research, scholarships, faculty positions, campus improvements and a match for Tuskegee’s United Negro College Fund endowment. “This contribution is a testament to … Read more
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[ The National Weather Service issued a hydrologic outlook on Monday at 4:08 a.m. for Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties. “An unsettled and wet weather pattern will continue for much of the work week. This will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms across the region. While chances … Read more
[ Dear Amy: We are having an issue with our daughter and son-in-law regarding the use of a guesthouse. They live a day’s drive from us, so when we visit we like to stay for several days. We try to visit at least monthly. We decided to find a home that had a mother-in-law unit … Read more
[ Dear Annie: My daughter is the only grandchild, and my mother gives her a gift every time we see her. I’ve told her several times that we don’t want to overwhelm our child (3 years old) with material things, that she has too many toys she doesn’t play with. It’s very important to my … Read more
[ Mars in the first degrees of Pisces suggests we don’t rush new situations. Stay observant. Being fresh on a scene can make a person eager to fit in, but it’s better to resist the social pull to conform and maintain a certain amount of independence until you understand where everyone is coming from. Don’t … Read more
