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Ordinary Ways to Give Back During Extraordinary Times May. 06, 2020
Dear Readers: From singing on the balcony to community cheers for those on the front lines to young ... Read More
Doing It Unto the Least of These, Part 2 Apr. 30, 2020
On April 3, I received an email from a reader who asked me to write a part two of my column "Doing I... Read More
Counting Candy Bars Apr. 11, 2020
My first non-waitressing job was counting candy bars in the basement of a Sears/Roebuck warehouse in... Read More
January 28, 2020 Jan. 28, 2020
Dear Annie: My sister's son, "Jared," lives close to us but far from his mother. We always invite th... Read More
What's the Charitable Thing to Do About Inequality? Jan. 08, 2020
Our society has coined expressions like "philanthropist" and "season of giving" to encourage and hai... Read More
You Say Ta-May-Toe; I Say Ta-Mah-Toe Dec. 09, 2019
Dear Annie: I used to date a lady from Australia who was taught to hold her fork in the European/con... Read More
Creative Christmas Contributions Nov. 24, 2019
Dear Annie: It seems as if many people are looking for an alternative to buying things for people fo... Read More
5 Ways to Make Giving a Family Affair This Holiday Season Nov. 20, 2019
Dear Reader: It seems we hear the word "gratitude" a lot these days. In spite of being faced with al... Read More
Birthday Wish Is for RSVPs Oct. 21, 2019
Dear Annie: Please remind your readers how important it is to RSVP. My 6-year-old granddaughter was ... Read More
Registering Your Nonprofit for Tax-Exempt Status the E-Z Way: Part 2 of 2 Aug. 27, 2019
In July 2014, the IRS adopted Form 1023-EZ, a simplified application process for nonprofit organizat... Read More
How to Donate to Do Good and Declutter Jun. 26, 2019
Have you ever wondered if the stuff in your house secretly reproduces itself in the dark of night? I... Read More
Finding America at a Back-Roads Gas Station Jun. 11, 2019
DICKERSON, Md. — Everything happens for a reason. At least that's what people tell you when yo... Read More
Living with Lenny May. 19, 2019
Dear Annie: I am in my second marriage. My two adult children were pre-teens when I married "Lenny" ... Read More
Can't Buy Graciousness May. 13, 2019
Dear Annie: My oldest is about to graduate from high school, and we are celebrating with a party. We... Read More
She Experimented in College Apr. 15, 2019
Dear Annie: I am 27 and am engaged to my 26-year-old fiancee. However, she recently told me about he... Read More
Can't Hold My Poker Face Mar. 25, 2019
Dear Annie: I have played in a local poker league for 10 years and have built solid friendships with... Read More
Be Honest -- And Take Steps to Get Better Feb. 21, 2019
Dear Annie: My girlfriend of two years has just asked whether we should move in together. I am curre... Read More
Short Takes on Weird News of the Week Feb. 06, 2019
Maligning the Melting Pot Veteran newscaster Tom Brokaw's comments about Hispanic Americans weren't ... Read More
Think Before You Donate Jan. 28, 2019
Dear Annie: Would you please remind people to call and ask before they donate items to charity, anim... Read More
Day of Service -- Life of Service Jan. 17, 2019
This Monday, we will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated when... Read More
