DEAR ABBY: I moved to town not long before the pandemic and don't have many close friends here. One of my best friends is a co-worker, "Ronna," whom I love dearly.
DEAR ABBY: My 63-year-old mother has recently been diagnosed with stage-4 metastatic lung cancer. Even prior to her diagnosis she was a negative and depressed person. She has been a smoker, drinker and backseat driver for almost 50 years.
DEAR ABBY: My husband's sister passed away in 2013. Her husband, "Roger," joined her in heaven three months ago.
DEAR ABBY: When my then-boyfriend asked me to marry him, he didn't have a ring ready, but I happily accepted his proposal. We were in our late 20s and had been dating for almost 10 years. He then took me to the jewelry store so I could select one to my taste and liking (within budget). We to…
Dennis Byrd Jr. exemplifies the saying, “Hard work pays off.” A true BOI, (born on the island) Byrd knew from a young age he wanted to work. Both of his parents, Dennis Byrd Sr. and Denise Byrd, instilled in him an exemplary work ethic.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Jodi.
This week’s Gulf Coast Tiny Paws Rescue pet of the week is Bullet.
This week’s Galveston Island Humane Society’s pets of the week are Tuxedo Two and Chile.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Thunder and Emily.
DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend I'll call Josie. She's kind, generous and always willing to help. There is only one problem — she lies.
DEAR ABBY: Since I moved eight years ago, my son, "Jim," has visited me only once, and that's because I gave his son my car. I rarely hear from him, and when I have visited, we barely talk. We have totally different ideas on life, and it has caused a rift in our relationship.
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband of 50 years confessed that 46 years ago, shortly after our son was born, he had a one-night stand with a total stranger he gave a ride to. She offered sex to him, and they went to a hotel for the brief encounter. He said he had totally forgotten about it …
Successfully growing houseplants starts with understanding their needs. Houseplants contribute to and become part of the interior decor, but they are not furniture or knickknacks. They are alive and, like all living things, they have certain requirements that must be met to be healthy.
DEAR ABBY: With the holidays fast approaching, I'm starting to think about shopping. Honestly, I'm tired of shopping for adults who don't need anything. Finding gifts for them becomes more daunting each year. I think gift cards and direct money are tacky Christmas presents.
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of five years calls me his "partner." I care about his family, and they are happy we are together.
DEAR ABBY: Last weekend, my companion and I went to one of our favorite restaurants for an intimate dinner. Per social distancing regulations, a mid-70s couple was seated approximately 15 to 18 feet away. Halfway through our meal, they began FaceTiming with their great-grandchildren and family.
DEAR ABBY: Ten months ago, my aunt's 66-year-old live-in boyfriend died unexpectedly. She has no children and is left with a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house to take care of by herself. She has always been in debt (I think), and his final expenses only made it worse.
Oct. 30 was a night to remember as guests, friends and family members arrived to celebrate a culmination of hard work, vision and love of fresh, delicious seafood.
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and local epilepsy patients have a local young man to thank for some of that recognition.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Kenny.
Commented