Father haunts grown child in stressful dreams

DEAR HARRIETTE: For the past few months, I have had a lot of dreams about my late father. We had a complex relationship. I know he loved me, but he was really hard on me. It felt like nothing I did was good enough. He really did a number on my head.

Changing the more things change ...

Welcome to another country. This is not the one you grew up in.

Examining the virtue of discomfort

Liberals have been outraged, and rightly so, over the war on free speech and thought launched by right-wing activists.

Employee upset by co-worker’s shortcomings

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been working with a team for about a year, and one member of the group is the weak link. His shortcomings directly impact me every time we work together. I have brought my concerns to his attention pretty much every time there is an issue. Still, nothing happens.

Trying to be friends with a collie named Lassero

My husband, Peter, is trying to impress a local collie. Peter knows better than this. He had a collie for many years. Collies are not easily impressed.

Cartilage loss increases joint friction

Dear Doctors: I am a 77-year-old woman diagnosed by my orthopedist with reduced cartilage in my right knee, probably due to wear and tear and arthritis.I’m not in pain, but I have developed bone spurs, and there is some swelling.

In-laws don’t understand woman’s upbringing

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m having trouble navigating my relationship with my inlaws, particularly due to my background. My husband is from a wealthy family, and I was homeless for the majority of my childhood. Every time I mention my upbringing, I feel their judgment, like I have nothing to be proud of.

A fitting story for April Fool’s Day

Editor’s Note: We hope you enjoy a little humor for April Fool’s Day.

Pilgrimage and revolution: How Cesar Chavez married faith and ideology

The Conversation Associated PressOn March 31, 1966, labor rights pioneer Cesar Chavez wasn't celebrating his birthday in any usual manner.

Has Sunday become a day for 'concerts,' not 'worship'?

Anyone who has visited a shopping mall understands the big idea behind a food court.'If you want Mexican food, you go here. ... If you want pizza, you go over there,' said Kenny Lamm, the worship ministry strategist for the Southern Baptist Convention of North Carolina.