Dear Annie: I dread getting out of bed for my boring six-figure job

Asking Eric: My neighbor planted a mango tree on our property line

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about a tree planted by a neighbor that sits directly on the property line and may become a nuisance.

Religion Notes: June 18, 2026

Religion Notes

Asking Eric: I work 60-80 hours a week. How can I make friends, family realize I’m not up for going out?

Drinks or dancing OR rest and relaxation? She chooses the latter.

Dear Annie: Workplace anxieties

I’m worried that I’m going to fail and that my team is going to realize I wasn’t ready for all these added responsibilities.

Dear Annie: Career crises

I understand the importance of financial security, but I also fear that settling for a comfortable but unfulfilling job will leave me with regrets.