Penticton’s Many Hats Theatre is unveiling its latest comedic gem, “The Long Weekend,” at The Cannery Stage from July 10 to August 2. Focusing on the friendship between two couples, this lighthearted production features a talented cast of local performers.
How do you show appreciation to someone who has generously offered help—without making it seem like a repayable debt? A recent Dear Abby column poses this question, but the complete advice remains behind a paywall.
Jaylen Waddle’s recent remarks highlight a deep friendship with Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain, whom he calls one of the first people he reached out to. This end-of-day recap for March 18, 2026, offers a glimpse into an NFL bond that transcends traditional team rivalries.
For nearly a year, one reader has sidestepped a cherished friendship to avoid entering an expensive social circle. Miss Manners offers insight on how honesty and kindness can bring old friends back together without straining anyone’s wallet.
A longtime companion is watching someone close drift into joblessness and solitude. Despite gentle, persistent efforts to help, that guidance continues to go unheeded, raising questions about the future of their friendship.
A reader reaches out to “Dear Annie” for help with a friend’s sarcastic remarks. They describe these quips as “little darts” that feel impossible to ignore. The story illustrates how subtle jabs can strain even the closest of friendships.
For one reader, opening up about anxiety and depression led to an unexpected outcome when friends failed to reach out. In this advice column by R. Eric Thomas, we see how a lack of support can intensify feelings of isolation.
Two longtime friends rekindle their 40-year bond after a 10-year hiatus. Despite living in different states, they chat on the phone multiple times a day, showing that distance is no match for close companionship.
Friendships can face unexpected strains when communication becomes one-sided. In an advice column by R. Eric Thomas, one reader wonders if it is still worth pursuing a connection with a friend who only reached out after a year of silence.
Friends drift for many reasons, a truth one writer reveals in a heartfelt plea to “Dear Annie.” Instead of anger, this letter shows that confronting a fading friendship can stir up sadness—and a poignant sense of acceptance.