Can I skip out on company holiday picnic?
Q. There’s a summer picnic Labor Day weekend at my boss’s house. Already dreading it. Everyone is bringing their family. I don’t have anyone to...
What could cause a dog to lick the air?
Dear Dr. John, Our older dog is nearly 11. He is a neutered large wirehaired dog that has been healthy except for successful ACL surgeries...
How to navigate unexpected DOR collection
Q. I just received a bill from the DOR Child Support Enforcement division. I pay $500 per week child support to my ex by direct...
Surprise: Martha’s Vineyard can be affordable family day trip
When my granddaughter made clear her only wish for her seventh birthday was to see and perhaps jump off the famed Jaws Bridge on Martha’s...
Andra Day has faith in Lee Daniels’ ‘The Deliverance’
“The Deliverance,” on Netflix Friday, tells of demonic possession inspired by “true events.” Director Lee Daniels (“Precious”) issued a statement saying, “I no longer look...
Playing ‘Reagan’ is Dennis Quaid’s dream role
To play the 40th president of the United States in this week’s laudatory biopic “Reagan” is something special for Dennis Quaid. Ronald Reagan is the...