Dear Marilyn, I am writing to ask your advice as to how I should discuss something with my mom. She has always had a really good job, and she has been working […]
Dear Mari: Mom won’t look for a job
Dear Mari: Keep your feet on the ground
Dear Marilyn, I am 20 years old. I have a huge fear of heights. I can’t remember when I wasn’t afraid of heights. I get very queasy even when I look out […]
Dear Mari: Which path to a career?
Dear Marilyn, All of my life, I have wanted to be a sound engineer. Currently, I am a sound technician for a local theater. It pays pretty well. Nothing could be better. […]
Dear Mari: Still living with my ex-hubby
Dear Marilyn, I have been divorced for about four years, and I am ready to start dating again. I have lost some weight, gained some confidence, and I am ready to try […]
Dear Mari: Any good marriages out there?
Dear Marilyn, I know that you have been married for a while now. So, I have a question. After all of your experiences in life, would you recommend marriage to a young […]
Dear Mari: Noisy neighbor robs sleep
Dear Marilyn, I am so tired right now, while I am writing this letter to you. Please help me. I have a very noisy neighbor. I live in an apartment building and […]
Big food at the Board & Brew in HB
By Jim and Marilyn Tortolano Like hamburgers before it, the submarine sandwich has conquered a central spot in the fast food landscape. And like the burgers before it, the less expensive and […]
Dear Mari: You can’t control friends
Dear Marilyn, I have a friend who just turned 23 years old. We have been very close friends since we were in junior high. Before his birthday, he never drank alcohol, and he […]
Dear Mari: Dad is so very negative
Dear Marilyn, I am the youngest of three children. I guess you can say that this is a case of the youngest child living in the shadow of the older siblings. In […]
She’s a perfect girl with a bit of a past
Dear Marilyn, I am your 22-year-old average Joe. I am a happy guy, and I have never had any trouble getting dates. Girls are usually attracted to me. I have met […]
