Creators Syndicate

The Song of the Whip
Marc Dion, Aug. 21, 2026
Way back there in the 1700s and the 1800s, the British conquered a big chunk of the world thanks to their navy, which was crewed by whip-scarred, toothless, unwilling sailors with untreated syphilis. That's who you want ...

Life Isn't a Race. My Husband's College Degree Reminded Me Why.
Holding Space for Good, Aug. 21, 2026
My husband graduated with his bachelor's degree this summer at the age of 56. We ordered a cake and celebrated with friends and family. He had earned his associate's degree in accounting literally decades ago and had pla...

No More Hemming and Hawing
Dear Annie®, Aug. 21, 2026
Dear Annie: I have a friend, "Rosie," who kicked me out to the curb (metaphorically speaking) when her sister moved into her mobile home park. Prior to her sister's moving into the neighborhood, Rosie and I saw a lot of ...