List/GridThelma Domenici Subscribe to Thelma Domenici
To her, he’s a friend; to him, she’s much more
Dear Thelma: At my college I have suitemates in a co-ed dorm building. There are two of us in each r ...
Innocent intent aside, tact never hurt anyone
Dear Thelma: I am a woman in my early 50s. My hair is becoming white, and I have no plans to color i ...
No-shows at wedding cause grief for everyone
Dear Thelma: My daughter was married this past summer in a beautiful wedding. Her reception was cate ...
Teens should be versed in basic table manners
Dear Thelma: My 15- and 11-year-old granddaughters visited me this summer, and both are unaware of s ...
Email notice of niece’s passing is acceptable
Dear Thelma: My niece on the East Coast recently passed away. Family and friends were aware that she ...
Offer to pay for trip costs despite cancellation
Dear Thelma: In May my stepson and family asked if we'd like to take a whole family vacation u ...
Office potlucks attract those who don’t contribute
Dear Thelma: At work we have "Friday Feasts" a couple of times per month. The same peopl ...
When hiring a band, consider the volume first
Dear Thelma: Why do people invite you to a party with friends and then pay for a band that plays so ...
Courage, patience required to deal with bullies
Dear Thelma: I serve on a board, and there is a bully who is so bent on always getting his way that ...
Encourage a positive start to the school year
Dear Readers: I love to use this time of year to think about students and the behaviors and attitude ...
Friend’s relationship poses a major dilemma
Dear Thelma: I am facing a dilemma. A close friend has started and quickly advanced a romance with a ...
Beloved books lent out haven’t been returned
Dear Thelma: My husband lent a friend two beautiful tabletop photo books from Italy that I bought wh ...
