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Alone in South Africa with a drunken husband: I left the U.S. when I got married and now, with three grown children at home, I feel torn.; By Cary Tennis Sep 5, 2008
All my traveling makes my husband jealous: He seems to believe that when I travel I must be sleeping with my boss.; By Cary Tennis Sep 4, 2008
Eye of the storm: As Gustav approached, New Orleans hospital workers swore they wouldn't repeat the mistakes of Katrina -- and they were right.; By Sheri Fink Sep 3, 2008
I can't get to work on time no matter what: I've tried to toe the line on my arrival time to no avail -- and I think it's gonna get me fired.; By Cary Tennis Sep 3, 2008
Staycation Nation: This summer's buzzword implies that sitting on your couch can be an adventure. But even the smarmiest euphemism can't turn Paris Hilton into Paris, France.; By Billy Frolick Sep 1, 2008
The dark history of burned flesh: Drop those spareribs, imperialist pig-eaters! A new book argues that the great American barbecue smolders on the coals of genocidal racism.; By Andrew Leonard Aug 30, 2008
Why I love the city that brutalized me: Before Katrina, all I knew about New Orleans was Bourbon Street clichés. Then I got mugged there and fell for a local boy and the glorious city itself.; By Sarah Hepola Aug 29, 2008
Hope floats: She was unforgettable in Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke." Now Phyllis Montana-LeBlanc explains what the storm took away -- and never could.; By Pasha Malla Aug 27, 2008
What's up with black names, anyway?: From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.; By David Zax Aug 25, 2008
I seem to be moving in with my boyfriend -- but why?!: His 9-year-old has Tourette's and ADHD, and I'm still a student ... is this a good idea?; By Cary Tennis Aug 25, 2008
Get me girl-drink drunk!: Top mixologists update the classic summer concoction for a sophisticated craft cocktail age.; By Sarah Hepola Aug 23, 2008
My mom left my dad in a nursing home and lied about his chances of coming home: He thought he'd be returning home to die. But she just strung him along until he was gone.; By Cary Tennis Aug 22, 2008
Does air conditioning make people vote Republican?: I blame A/C for the decline of the labor movement and for decimating the Midwest's population. Mostly, I blame it for the election of George W. Bush.; By Edward McClelland Aug 21, 2008
My husband's an alcoholic but doesn't think he has a problem: What can I do? Should I leave?; By Cary Tennis Aug 21, 2008
The slush pile gave me writer's block!: Everything was fine until I started reading unsolicited manuscripts.; By Cary Tennis Aug 20, 2008
Who will save public schools?: You! says Sandra Tsing Loh, whose hilarious "Mother on Fire" is a rallying cry for urban parents who can't afford a fancy private institution.; By Amy Reiter Aug 19, 2008
I escaped death -- and now I want to live!: Should I try to return to life as it was before, or should I set out on adventures?; By Cary Tennis Aug 19, 2008
Our cupboard was bare: I had a master's degree. I had a job. But to feed my three children, I had to swallow my pride and go to a soup kitchen.; By Heather Ryan Aug 18, 2008
Doctors fighting about money: Now that's rich: His parents paid for everything and mine did not. So I'm in debt and he isn't. Why are we fighting about this?; By Cary Tennis Aug 18, 2008
The couple who lived in a mall: After Michael Townsend and Adriana Yoto found their skyline blighted by a colossal mall, they protested it in an unusual way -- they moved in.; By Lisa Selin Davis Aug 15, 2008
My marriage was a mistake: I wanted to be the bride but I don't like being the wife. Now I face the toughest decision of my life.; By Cary Tennis Aug 15, 2008
My alcoholic husband does not feel deserving of love: We are now in a crisis of sorts, and his lack of self-regard is dragging both of us down.; By Cary Tennis Aug 14, 2008
Should I tell my boyfriend's wife about our affair?: I'm leaving him and he's a scumbag. I think she should know who she's really married to.; By Cary Tennis Aug 13, 2008
I'm isolated in a depressed urban area ... and now my parents have moved in with me!: How do I find community? Everyone I used to know has moved away.; By Cary Tennis Aug 12, 2008
Looking for the perfect stranger: How a single, successful New York writer ended up pursuing an arranged marriage in India.; By Anita Jain Aug 12, 2008