QUESTION: My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for almost a year. Initially, he would freely show me a great deal of respect and affection. Lately, however, I'm seeing less and less of this attention. I don't want to be overly sensitive, but I don't want to be used as a doormat, either. How can I know for sure what is the case? ...more

January 17, 2009

I saw the woman wheeling her little boy through the toy store just before the holidays. The store was jammed and he was a small blond chatterbox as she quickly pushed her cart with plan and purpose. ...more

January 14, 2009

Your lead editorial on Sunday used the term, "the most fortunate," making an obvious reference to those who many would consider wealthy. Although I am not one of those (I teach high school math,) I would like to bring up a few points just for the fun of it. The term "fortunate" seems to imply that these people just happen to win life's lottery...well, this couldn't be further from the truth. Most of these individuals and families have become "the most fortunate" because they have worked long hours, sacrificed many of life's pleasures, and were focused on achieving goals. ...more

December 23, 2008

Re: "The Generosity Of Bob Thomas" (Our Opinion, Dec 16): ...more

December 20, 2008

A transcript of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's statement Friday ...more

December 19, 2008

Everyone has an opinion why the big three automakers are almost bankrupt. To those who think factory workers are overpaid and take the corporate CEO side, you are way off base and wrong. Working class people in factories and other grunt jobs have always been the backbone of this country. Those jobs in the factory were not isolated or held for a chosen few. The only requirement was a high school education, which was often waived, and to pass a physical. ...more

December 18, 2008

Did Florida quarterback Tim Tebow get shafted by Heisman Trophy voters? It is not a hard argument for Gators fans to make. ...more

December 14, 2008

I see the solution to the auto industry problem, and it would fix strained finances for all allied businesses up and down the line. People who build cars should cut their own wages by 25 percent. ...more

December 3, 2008

1. White and blue collar shirts must be replaced with brown and elite black shirts. 2. Truth, common sense and intellectual debate must be stopped and political correctness must reign. 3. All logic ought to be micromanaged by our media. 4. We are safe, but our requirement will be our necks stretched across a chopping block. 5. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and acts like a duck; well? 6. Our economy is solid, that's why most large businesses are relocating to other parts of the world (which proves the point.) 7. Those nations who promise to kill us are just kidding. 8. If a tsunami was heading toward us our political authorities would say there's nothing to worry about and we'd do nothing. 9. No need to fear, what you don't know won't kill you. 10. Now the election is over, all bets are off. ...more

November 9, 2008

Dear Abby: My beautiful 9-month-old daughter, "Lyric," is the result of an affair. Her father, "James," has never seen her, except in photographs. His family has no idea she exists. When I send pictures, he promises to visit "soon" - but I'm not supposed to ask when because he "just doesn't know right now." ...more

November 9, 2008