Linda Meffert

Your articles are always packed with good ideas for keeping life in balance. But just keeping up with my e-mail and voicemail is a challenge, much less doing the things I need to do. How do you keep up with all the things you’d like to do? Susan P., Metairie

I’ve tried everything–sent flowers, brought home chocolates, even left a note on her pillow when I left for a business trip–but I’m out of ideas for how to bring some spark back to my marriage. A friend told me about the Ask Linda column, so I figured I’d see what you have to say. Bradley […]

When I read your question last month — “What have you always wanted to do, but have never done?” — I couldn’t think of one thing. It made me realize that I’d lost something about myself. I don’t feel

I can’t handle the arguing! Mostly, my husband and I get along pretty well, but we’ve been yelling at each other so much lately, especially after Katrina, that I’ve started avoiding interaction altogether–preferring to just get through the day without a fight. I can’t help but think that this is not the right thing to […]

I feel like a zombie. I wake up and go through the motions of taking care of things. I used to be mad, then I was sad and now I just don’t feel anything anymore. Am I alone out here in my FEMA trailer?

My home didn’t flood, but many of my friends lost their homes and/or their jobs. I feel so guilty. My job is more hectic now, but I’m glad it’s keeping my mind occupied. I don’t want to complain to anyone, as I know I’m doing much better than they are, so I decided to write […]

Dear Linda, I’m still living in Texas while the federal government decides whether we can rebuild my home and business in New Orleans. I’m so tired of not knowing and not being able to plan. Any advice to help me keep my sanity in tact while I wait?

I am still in shock over what Katrina has wrought. I want to get my life back to normal, but I feel paralyzed by my anger. Am I the only one going through this?

Katrina has interrupted our lives, and the changes hurt. However, my life has been put into perspective and my desire to slow down has been renewed in earnest. How can I simplify my life and make the changes stick?

Since Katrina, I have been living in the same town as my in-laws, which is a very new experience for me. Can you give me some tips on how to get along?