Lifestyle Columns

In Defense of Jury Duty
Stephanie Hayes, May. 02, 2026
I was called for jury duty. Upon arrival at the courthouse, a bailiff handed every juror a comment card. I thought I'd fill out some of it here.

The Language of Flowers
Horoscopes by Holiday, May. 02, 2026
Blossoms are organic communication. The color, shape, timing and scent of each one is a message to the world: come closer, stay away, take this, carry that.

Upstaged and Still Upset
Dear Annie®, May. 02, 2026
Dear Annie: "Ashton," a popular boy from my child's elementary school class, moved away in the middle of last year. A couple of months later, his mom let me know they would be visiting.