Madam Truly, Long time reader, first time caller. I am a lady, in your words, Almost Finished With A PhD, and my old man is moving us to Portland for his job. Do you have any tips for having an … Continue reading
Dear Mr & Mrs, For health reasons, I am switching to a vegetarian diet. Can you give me some easy cooking, grocery shopping tips? I can’t afford to keep buying prepared meals. Simple recipes are what I need, but no … Continue reading
Dear Ms. (Mrs.?) Regarding – I guess I am confused because technically your husband is Mr. Regarding – in these feminist times? ANYWAY, here is the deal: I want a dog! I feel such a deep longing for one and … Continue reading
Hello! In looking at the last piece of advice I posted it occurs to me that perhaps it is not always useful to be extremely long-winded–something I have obviously struggled with my whole life. Thus, I would like to suggest … Continue reading
Hello Ms. Regarding, Lately I find myself feeling really negative about a certain thing that I cannot quite name. It is not quite “novelty,” and only kinda sorta “frivolity.” Basically it is this: I will receive an email or a … Continue reading
Dear Andrew, How do I become a better keeper of writing deadlines? I am a grad student working on a dissertation that should be finished up soon, and have recently realized (always secretly known) that there is no deadline, however … Continue reading
The first follow ups are IN! Letter-Writer (from here on out, “LW”) “Ugh’d Out” posted a comment on “Honeymoon Nightmare” stating full satisfaction with the advice given and the outcome of all the advice on her entire life. Also, her … Continue reading
Two in one day! Business is booming! Dear Yours Truly, This is a very Ann Landers-y question, because, in a way, it has to do with manners and stuff. Here’s the situation: I work in the arts, in a very … Continue reading
Dear Yours Truly, I went on my long-overdue honeymoon last week with my awesome husband person. We stayed at a fancy ass resort and had a great time–it was one of those super chic little places that only rich people … Continue reading
Dear Yours Truly, Let us say that you were in a relationship that you were pretty happy with but nevertheless ended in a dramatic and emo fashion. How much time must elapse before you leave “normal healthy grieving process” territory … Continue reading