Recent Ann Bergin Columns

Churches have the right to set their own rules

Ann Bergin | Sunday, May 6, 2012

DEAR ANN: We have a new baby, and wanted to go home to have our child christened in my old church where my parents live …

Always showing kindness will solve many problems

Ann Bergin | Sunday, April 1, 2012

DEAR ANN: With anti-bullying coming to the forefront, I want to be able to tell my kids what to do, as well as telling them …

New Hampshire has always been a leader in marriage rights

Ann Bergin | Sunday, March 4, 2012

DEAR ANN: With all the political talk of marriage and tradition and freedom, what does that mean with regard to New Hampshire? DEAR READER: Looking …

Couples’ choices for wedding attire, theme are their own

Ann Bergin | Sunday, February 5, 2012

DEAR ANN: My nephew is getting married in a barn theme wedding, and they are going to have an extremely casual event; they and their …

Steps to help you renew your life during the new year

Ann Bergin | Saturday, December 31, 2011

DEAR READERS: Many people see Sunday as the first day of the week, which is especially exciting for those who want to make resolutions and …

Be creative in coming up with sensible ways to celebrate holidays

Ann Bergin | Sunday, December 4, 2011

DEAR ANN: We are looking for creative ways to celebrate the holiday season. We are a blended family with several cultural heritages and religions between …

Proceed slowly in reaching out to estranged family members

Ann Bergin | Sunday, November 6, 2011

DEAR ANN: Here comes the holiday season, and with it, all the regrets and family mistakes I have made. After a bitter divorce 20 years …

Let kindness be the tradition at wedding, reception

Ann Bergin | Sunday, October 2, 2011

DEAR ANN: I read recently where someone referred to wedding couples smashing cake in each other’s faces as a long-held “tradition.” Is it? DEAR READER: …

Suggest a quiet method of commemorating anniversary of 9/11

Ann Bergin | Sunday, September 4, 2011

DEAR ANN: With Sept. 11th’s 10-year anniversary approaching, I am trying to find a way to celebrate the day with my friend who lost a …

Don't make wedding vows you aren't ready to keep

Ann Bergin | Sunday, August 7, 2011

DEAR ANN: As you are a JP, we are writing our wedding vows and are looking for ideas. What have you heard that worked? Do …

'Bachelorette' fan probably needs a dose of reality

Ann Bergin | Sunday, July 3, 2011

DEAR ANN: My college-age daughter, 22, is enamored of those reality TV shows and aspires to be on one, like “The Bachelorette.” She thinks they …

College expenses not top priority for some parents

Ann Bergin | Sunday, June 5, 2011

DEAR ANN: My nephew is graduating from prep school. Recently, his parents returned from a lovely island vacation, which I assumed they took because they …