Harriette Cole: Our marriage is just one long fight. How do I fix this?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just had a huge fight with my husband for the gazillionth time.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I let my college-age daughter fly by herself. Was I a bad mom? Advice | Harriette Cole: He ignored my warnings. Now the IRS wants to talk to him. Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m fuming over this anonymous note about my teen Advice | Harriette Cole: My son says he’ll never forgive me for selling his inheritance Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I tell the truth about why I ditched them on our trip? The arguments all seem to blur together after a while. We say the same things, yell about the same topics and resolve nothing.The next day, he always acts like nothing happened, but it is hard for me to let go of the fact that he was cussing me out or belittling me the day before. He says I interrupt him all the time and blame him for everything.I don’t see his side at all, and ...

Miss Manners: Is the fundraising tactic of my child’s school tacky or smart?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the etiquette of maintaining anonymity when making financial donations? Should a polite donor always check the “I prefer to remain anonymous” box?Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Will foreigners just assume I’m a nuisance? Advice | Miss Manners: I won’t be going on the cruise. How do I explain my absence? Advice | Miss Manners: Can I poke them if they sleep during my son’s performance? Advice | Miss Manners: He insists on the grandchildren using this ridiculous name Advice | Miss Manners: We cleared dinner, and then this guest walked in I was surprised to see a packet from my children’s school arrive in the mail that listed the names of parents who had donated to a fund and the amount they had contributed. Is this tacky, or a smart fundraising tactic?GENTLE READER: Both.Miss Manners understands that many people want their contributions ...

Dear Abby: I want to leave my wife but I’m afraid she’ll hurt somebody if I do

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to the same woman for 35 years. She has been an alcoholic for the last 20.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I’m sick of explaining I have a plain phone, not an expensive toy Advice | Dear Abby: She sat in our backyard and refused to join us for dinner Advice | Dear Abby: I never thought the driver would be so stupid, but I was stuck with him Advice | Dear Abby: Do I owe an apology to the restaurant owner after this blow-up? Advice | Dear Abby: Was it illegal what she did with my brother’s body? She has done four stints in rehab facilities. She comes out healthy for a while, then starts drinking again. She hasn’t yet realized that she can’t drink one glass of wine and stop there. It seems to get worse each time.We work together, and I have had to take all her hours away because she’s not reliable. I’m holding on to our job and taking car...

DC Jazz Fest rocks 12 venues citywide, culminating with weekend at The Wharf

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews the DC Jazz Fest (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Get ready for five toe-tapping days with 120 concerts in over 12 venues in the nation’s capital.The 19th annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns this Wednesday, Aug. 30, through Sunday, Sept. 3.“If you’re looking for something to do over Labor Day weekend, come to D.C. Jazz Fest,” Sunny Sumter, preside...

Braves take on the Rockies after Acuna’s 4-hit game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

Atlanta Braves (85-45, first in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (49-82, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Charlie Morton (13-10, 3.37 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 157 strikeouts); Rockies: Peter Lambert (3-4, 4.92 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 62 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -261, Rockies +214; over/under is 12 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves take on the Colorado Rockies after Ronald Acuna Jr. had four hits against the Rockies on Monday.Colorado has a 28-34 record at home and a 49-82 record overall. Rockies hitters have a collective .402 slugging percentage to rank ninth in the NL.Atlanta is 41-23 in road games and 85-45 overall. Braves hitters have a collective .501 slugging percentage to lead MLB.The matchup Tuesday is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Braves hold a 5-0 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan McMahon has 26 doubles, three triples, 22 home runs and 67 RBI for the Rockies. Charlie Blackmon is 1...

San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds play in game 2 of series

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (68-65, third in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (68-63, third in the NL West)San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brandon Williamson (4-3, 4.08 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (6-5, 3.74 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 117 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -163, Reds +139; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants play the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0.San Francisco is 68-63 overall and 37-30 at home. The Giants have a 35-11 record in games when they did not give up a home run.Cincinnati has gone 37-31 in road games and 68-65 overall. The Reds have the sixth-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .325.Tuesday’s game is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Giants are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilmer Flores has 20 doubles and 19 home runs while hitting .296 for the Giants. LaMonte Wade Jr is 6-for-36 with two home runs over the past 10 games.Spen...

Dodgers host the Diamondbacks, look to continue home win streak

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (69-63, second in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (81-49, first in the NL West)Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (10-5, 3.10 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 146 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (11-4, 2.52 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 115 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -202, Diamondbacks +168; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to extend a three-game home winning streak.Los Angeles is 44-21 in home games and 81-49 overall. The Dodgers have the second-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .458.Arizona is 34-31 on the road and 69-63 overall. The Diamondbacks have gone 54-31 in games when they record eight or more hits.The matchup Tuesday is the 12th time these teams match up this season. The Dodgers hold a 6-5 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Max Muncy has 13 doubles, 31 home runs and 85 RBI for the Dodgers. Mookie Betts is 20-for-40 ...

Cardinals aim to stop 4-game slide, take on the Padres

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

San Diego Padres (62-70, fourth in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (56-76, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Seth Lugo (5-6, 3.70 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 107 strikeouts); Cardinals: Zack Thompson (3-5, 3.86 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 44 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -148, Cardinals +126; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals play the San Diego Padres as losers of four games in a row.St. Louis is 56-76 overall and 28-38 at home. The Cardinals have a 10-23 record in games decided by one run.San Diego is 62-70 overall and 27-37 on the road. The Padres are 46-20 in games when they record eight or more hits.The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Arenado has a .278 batting average to lead the Cardinals, and has 24 doubles, two triples and 26 home runs. Paul Goldschmidt is 10-for-35 with three home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.Juan Soto has 26 doubles, a triple an...

Brewers look to continue win streak, play the Cubs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:53:19 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers (74-57, first in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-62, second in the NL Central)Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (9-6, 3.65 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 160 strikeouts); Cubs: Justin Steele (14-3, 3.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 133 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -133, Brewers +112; over/under is 7 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers will attempt to continue a nine-game win streak with a victory against the Chicago Cubs.Chicago has a 69-62 record overall and a 35-31 record in home games. The Cubs have the seventh-best team on-base percentage in the majors at .329.Milwaukee has a 36-30 record in road games and a 74-57 record overall. The Brewers have a 52-9 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.The teams meet Tuesday for the ninth time this season. The Brewers lead the season series 5-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Cody Bellinger has 23 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 75 RBI for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 14-for-37 with five do...