Asking Eric: The cookie elves are starting to feel unappreciated

Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram ...

Asking Eric: I’m dreading family holiday parties this year as they’re bound to be filled with political complaining

I’m from a very small family and have only a few cousins left. I’m invited each year to a cousin’s home for a lovely dinner ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Asking Eric: I have a good plan for Christmas but my daughter isn’t on board

Dear Eric: My husband has dementia; it’s getting worse by the month. I am the caregiver. Our daughter calls on her way home from work. Our son calls several times a week. They have been my rock. I ...
Marin Independent Journal

Asking Eric: My husband’s dad is dying, and it has disrupted our life

Asking Eric: Strike 1 was my husband’s hike with his co-worker Asking Eric: My husband knows I’m traumatized by grippy socks, yet he keeps giving them to me Asking Eric: Yoga was my refuge, but my ...
Marin Independent Journal

Asking Eric: If I suggest a hotel, they’ll be offended, but I can’t deal with them in my home

Dear Eric: For the last 45 years or so I’ve hosted Thanksgiving for my family. I’ve had as many as 25 people. Asking Eric: I wish I didn’t have to hear this mockery of my parents Asking Eric: I’m ...
Alaska Dispatch News

Asking Eric: I’ve reach my limit hosting family for Thanksgiving but don’t want to seem selfish

Dear Eric: For the last 45 years or so I’ve hosted Thanksgiving for my family. I’ve had as many as 25 people. My sister has two sons, and they’ve always stayed with me. Quite frankly, it’s now an ...