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Husband and hound

Dear Aunty Pam,   I am at my wit’s end with my husband of 43 years and I hope you have some sage advice I ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, December 30, 2024 12:11 pm

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Bah humbug! 

Dear Aunty Pam,   I’m a 47-year-old married man. I’ve been married to Bev for 23 years. For 23 years, I have spent every Christmas ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, December 23, 2024 12:59 pm

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Holiday treats gone haywire

You know how it is around the holidays, the little stocking stuffers that friends and colleagues sweetly leave: the festive mug filled with a pouch ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Thursday, December 19, 2024 11:58 am

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Should I tell him what I know?

Dear Aunty Pam,   A friend of mine’s adult son has been getting in touch with me. He wants to know more about his childhood—especially ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:27 pm

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The history of ‘O, Holy Night’

Here we are with the holidays upon us and Christmas music, generally secular, surrounds us as we shop, entertain, and attend the obligatory office party. ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:21 pm

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It ain’t Christmas without Dale on the tree

Hey Aunty Pam, It’s that time of year again. I’ve written to you before and am writing again because my husband and I are having ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, December 9, 2024 1:20 pm

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Don’t be messing with my toaster!

It’s fair to say I have an affinity for ancient appliances and the environment. This means, in practical terms, that I am loathe to discard ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Friday, December 6, 2024 11:06 am

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Old-fashioned gift for a three-year-old?

Dear Aunty Pam, I’ve just come home from visiting my daughter and three-year-old grandson and am so hurt that I’ve been in tears all morning. ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Tuesday, December 3, 2024 10:06 am

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Trendy baby names

Here’s a warning for those of you looking forward to becoming grandparents next year… It appears that the list of trendy baby names for 2025 ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Thursday, November 28, 2024 8:00 am

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Dreading Secret Santa

Dear Aunty Pam,   It’s that time of year again that I don’t look forward to at all. The place where I work does Secret ... Read more

by Pam Stone, Monday, November 25, 2024 1:11 pm

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