I was hoping for a little goodwill from my grandchildren (who were thrilled with the car) and maybe even my daughter-in-law.

DEAR DAUGHTER: What your father refuses to recognize is that these special occasions are NOT all about him and his grudge ...

Dad refuses to be in proximity, or even sight line, to my mom. He wants me to plan the day so there is no chance they will cross paths.

I also wonder if some people who avoid phone calls might be dealing with hearing loss or other challenges that make verbal conversations more difficult. For those who find typing hard, I’ve discovered ...