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2 months ago | 
acousticguitar.com | Emile Menasche |Whitney Phaneuf |Anna Pulley |Karen Peterson
With a slide in his hand, 16-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas has one of the most distinctive and yet adaptable voices in the business. Whether he’s playing with Alison Krauss and Union Station, or the Earls of Leicester, or working as a producer and master session player, Douglas can make a dobro or lap steel sing. But it’s as a solo artist with his longtime ensemble of Christian Sedelmyer (violin), Daniel Kimbro (bass), and Mike Seal (guitar) where Douglas and his slide can sing their own tune.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I’ve been with my boyfriend for two years now. We’re both in our mid-20s. His family is honestly the most toxic group of people I’ve ever encountered, and it’s taking a huge toll on me. They’ve caused nothing but chaos and drama, moving in and out of our place, causing fights, skipping bills and even trashing our house. My boyfriend is a good person who just wants to help his family, but it feels like he’s trapped in this cycle of dysfunction that I can’t handle.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley |Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I’m a 40-year-old newly divorced career gal, and dipping my toes back into the dating pool after a long marriage. I’m not looking for anything super serious just yet, but I also don’t want to waste time on people who aren’t genuinely interested or who have wildly different values or goals than I do.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I’m a 34-year-old woman who’s been in a relationship with my boyfriend for almost four years. We’re serious — and lately are talking more and more about marriage. But something from my past has been weighing on me, and I’m struggling with whether or not I should tell him. About five years ago, in a previous relationship, I cheated on my then-boyfriend. It was a rough time in my life; I was unhappy, and the relationship was already falling apart.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,My girlfriend and I are both in our early 30s and have been together for almost four years. We’re both introverts, and honestly, we’re happiest just hanging out at home, watching movies or playing video games. We hardly ever go out — maybe a dinner here and there or a small gathering with close friends, but we generally avoid big social events.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley |Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I need advice. I’m on the spectrum but unsure if my problem is related to my autism. Since I was a child, I’ve struggled to distinguish between strong admiration and romantic crushes. Often, I develop obsessive feelings for someone based on their exceptional skills in a field I’m interested in — like music or gaming.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I’m a 28-year-old straight man living with an invisible disability — I have epilepsy. I’ve recently started using dating apps again after taking a break, and I’m unsure how to address my disability in my profile and conversations. I want to be open, but I’m worried about being judged or overlooked because of my condition. How should I mention my epilepsy in a way that feels natural and doesn’t define my entire identity? Should I put it in my bio or wait to share in person?
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
annapulley.substack.com | Anna Pulley |Tracy Clark-Flory |Sarah Wheeler |Amanda Montei
I recently returned from a writing retreat in Mendocino with smart, fun bosses and (and, for a hot second, ). While TCF and I go way back, Sarah and Amanda’s work was new to me. (Go read their ‘Stacks if you’re into nuanced, accessible takes on topics like motherhood, identity, pop culture, and more.)This was the first writing retreat I’d ever done with people.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I’m a 29-year-old queer, nonbinary femme. I’m a pretty quiet and introverted person, so making friends has never been easy for me. Right now, I only have two close friends, and although that might sound sad, I value these friendships deeply because they’re all I have. Here’s my dilemma: My friends misgender me and occasionally make homophobic jokes and comments, usually in a playful manner directed at each other. To fit in, I often laugh along, but it’s starting to get to me.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
chicagotribune.com | Anna Pulley
Dear Anna,I’m a 20-year-old college student. I’m majoring in computer science and have a small but pretty great group of friends, and a campus job that keeps me busy. I’m also part of the university’s LGBTQ+ club, but hardly anyone in my life outside the club knows that I’m gay. Here’s the thing: I’m ready to come out. I’ve known this about myself for a while, and I feel confident in my identity. However, the thought of actually telling people still feels overwhelming.
