As humans, we all have various palates and food preferences. It is natural for us to have different dietary choices. Some of us cannot stand the smell of bacon, while others can chow down on it 24/7.

It's the time of year when we send or get the most fun mail. What is it about getting something in the mail? Sara Algoe, a professor at the University of North Carolina, researches social interactions ...

This week, as we near the end of 2025, the writers and editors of KQED Arts & Culture are reflecting on One Beautiful Thing from the year. ail has always been boring for me. Besides the occasional ...

I wondered if it was still cool for kids to write letters to Santa Claus. An old-fashioned letter, handwritten on paper, sealed in a paper envelope, with a return address and postage stamp. I used to ...

DEAR ABBY: A year ago, I became seriously ill. I spent a long time in the hospital and 20 days in rehab learning how to walk again. My daughter told me I should stay in a nursing home and give up on ...

Every good letter starts by addressing the person the letter is to. Usually, that looks like “Dear Santa,” on the first line of the letter. It is similar to saying “hello” to someone when you meet ...

I’m a letter writer. Like my mother before me and her mother before her, I regularly put pen to paper. I know this makes me unusual: most Americans haven't written a personal letter in years. The ...

“We assist kids in writing letters to Santa... or kids can do it at home with their parents,” said Quinn Suchon, Assistant to the Executive Director of McLit Literacy. “We send the letters to Santa ...

Turtle Creek Asset Management, an investment management company, has released its third-quarter 2025 investor letter. The firm believes that the portfolio offered a compelling opportunity in a highly ...

DEAR ABBY: If I am aware that a 16-year-old is having sexual relations with another 16-year-old, should I inform the parents? Related Articles Dear Abby: They refuse to recognize me as the baby’s ...

Dear Abby: I think you once wrote that failure to thank people for gifts is the No. 1 complaint you receive. Well, I can see why! My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to ...