My favorite Tough Love question from the last eight years, the one I (somewhat inexplicably) recall most fondly, was from a woman whose boyfriend was grossed out that she used a pee rag—a.k.a.

After more than two decades dispensing advice in her nationally syndicated "Ask Amy" newspaper column, Amy Dickinson is retiring. NPR's Scott Simon asks her about what she's learned over the years.

In his years of writing columns, Jerry Apps says he's learned the power of a story and a way to connect to readers.

After more than 40 years, retired Herald Publisher and Editor Mike Jacobs reflects on the purpose and impact of his weekly column. He spent years raising the understanding and appreciation of birds.