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Ask Ellie: Fight pessimism with purposeful optimism

It is possible to overcome the pain and pessimism from negative past life experiences

Jan 6, 2022 5:01 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Partner's alcoholism alienating friends and family

Regarding “for better or for worse” — what happens when there isn’t any “better” on the horizon?

Jan 5, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

4 New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

What if we expanded New Year's aspirations to include resolutions that benefit our communities, society and the planet, too?

Jan 1, 2022 7:10 AM Read more >

No, putting a spoon in an open bottle of champagne doesn’t keep it bubbly

At a recent tasting, I was presenting some sparkling wines from the Limoux region of France, a region that produced sparkling wines at least 100 years before wines from the Champagne region were well known.

Dec 31, 2021 5:09 PM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Questioning husband's sexuality may reflect wife's insecurity

Perhaps the confused spouse should ask or figure out what gets, or has previously gotten, her husband passionate

Dec 30, 2021 5:01 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Mom should appreciate adult daughter as she is

Worrying about a child's well-being is natural, but if they don't want your help, persisting at offering advice can be counter-productive.

Dec 29, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Relationship-focused resolutions can help turn life around

New Year’s resolutions can be a useful tool to help you improve your relationships

Dec 28, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Use past experiences to avoid smarmy bottom-feeders

Unwanted advances at young age made young woman wary

Dec 22, 2021 5:01 AM Read more >

Ask Ellie: Selfishness at root of relatives' shunning of family

Man has paid his debt to society

Dec 21, 2021 5:01 AM Read more >

'This time, the dream came true,' Hospice Dream Home winners celebrate

Longtime co-workers for city utility services share $850,000 grand prize in Prince George Hospice Dream Home lottery

Dec 18, 2021 5:14 PM Read more >