Dear Eric: Why should I go to my 50th high school reunion? I received a phone call from a former classmate who wouldn’t give me the time of day when we were in school together. “You need to go!” No, thank you. The cost is outrageous. Plus, most of the people I would like to see are either not going or are deceased. During my high school years, I was not treated well by some of … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Why should I go to my 50th high school reunion?
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Asking Eric: Can I take their leftovers?
Dear Eric: Often when I’m eating at a restaurant or cafe, I’ll notice other tables leaving half-finished food to be thrown out. In these situations, I’m tempted to either ask if I can have the remaining food, or to just pick it up from the empty table. I don’t like food waste and am completely unbothered by the thought of sharing food and germs. Would this ever be acceptable? … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Can I take their leftovers?
Asking Eric: Should I send gift cards instead of gifts?
Dear Eric: I send birthday and Christmas gifts to my great-niece (8) and great-nephew (3) who live in another country. I haven’t seen my great-niece since she was 6 months old and I’ve never met my great-nephew. I am not close to their parents, my nephew and his wife. We communicate via WhatsApp. I ask them what the kids would like and get responses from them about things that … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: Should I send gift cards instead of gifts?
Ilya Mikheyev’s 2 goals lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win — their 2nd over the Dallas Stars in 5 days
The first day of 2026 brought 18,801 fans to the United Center to watch the Chicago Blackhawks face the Dallas Stars. The Hawks upset the Stars at American Airlines Arena just five days prior, but they still faced a tall task Thursday night against a team that entered with the second-best record in the NHL. Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals, and the Hawks held off a late Stars … [Read more...] about Ilya Mikheyev’s 2 goals lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 win — their 2nd over the Dallas Stars in 5 days
Asking Eric: People think I am incapable of taking care of my home
Dear Eric: I am getting older. I have lived in my home more than half my life. I raised my children, educated myself, had a career and launched my kids while living here as a long-divorced person. In the last few years, my body has changed. I now use a walker. My mind works just fine. Many confuse mobility issues with thinking issues. Today, a neighbor’s son, visiting for the … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: People think I am incapable of taking care of my home