What do the lonely do at Christmas?

Dear Ms Thompson,

Thanks for the great tips you listed in the article. That song is so sad but I kind of like singing along to it - guilty pleasure, I guess, for those 'woe is me' moments. I haven't heard it on the radio here in the Washington, D.C. area that much this season, maybe because it is so gloomy. Thanks.

-Fran

And in all things, give thanks

Dear Dr Abel,

I would like to thank you too, sir, for all the wonderful advice you give to your readers. Happy New Year! God bless.

-Gerald Reece

Let's try some reflexology

Dear Dr Gardner,

Thank you for your article on reflexology. As a practitioner, I find reflexology to be wonderful for youth and seniors for the touch-benefit factor. They are in the populations that are less touched than say, younger children or adults with partners. It is a fine healing art. Explore yoga next. Be well.

- Yvonne Osondu, Toronto, Ontario

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