The nature of neighborliness is much on my mind. There’s little I dislike more than the angry rudeness some people wallow in, disturbing what Japanese folks call “wa.” This is a place where even ...

This column requires a certain notice. I grew up going to church a lot — as in three times a week, at least. However, as an adult, my church attendance has waxed and waned. I've struggled to make ...

I am not a good neighbor. While I don’t smoke, throw parties, or play loud music into the dead of night, I am not exactly “neighborly” either. Who’s to my right, to my left, across the hall — I couldn ...

According to most studies and surveys, nearly half of Americans gamble — a habit that costs households hundreds of billions of dollars a year. But the number of people who metaphorically roll the dice ...

Dear Annie: I have lived in my house for more than 40 years. In all that time, I have done my best to be a good neighbor. I am not the type to throw block parties or socialize regularly, but I have ...

Dear Eric: My family lives in a small apartment building and we really enjoy our neighbors. However, there is one issue that rears its head around holidays that I’m unsure of how to address without ...