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When she’s not advising mortals, Athena spends her time on earth in NW Philly with her husband, two sons and a day job where she’s paid to tell important people what to do (naturally). Send your questions to askathena@nwlocalpaper.com.
Person placing a lump of coal into a Christmas stocking on a table with holiday decorations, illustrating the idea of unwanted surprises and setting limits.
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Ask Athena: Not Today, Santa

December 18, 2025 Athena 0

Coal happens, but it doesn’t have to end up in your stocking. [more…]

A wooden utility pole covered in tangled electrical wires branching in every direction against a pale sky, symbolizing connection overload.
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Ask Athena: Connection Overload

October 19, 2025 Athena 0

When technology, family, and friendship all need a reset.   [more…]

A close-up of a blue circuit board, symbolizing the digital tools behind modern dilemmas.
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Ask Athena: Modern Problems

August 5, 2025 Athena 0

Etiquette and ethics in a high-tech, high-touch world.  [more…]

Subway platform with the words “MIND THE GAP” painted in white between yellow lines. A person’s shoes stand at the edge, symbolizing emotional space and personal boundaries — a visual for Athena’s neighborly advice column.
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Ask Athena: The Space Between Us

July 2, 2025 Athena 0

Navigating our comfort zones is always a work in progress.  [more…]

Child’s crayon drawing of a house with two colorful trees, a bright sun, and a small fence, symbolizing neighborhood life and shared space.
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Ask Athena: Good Fences, Good Vibes

May 19, 2025 Athena 0

Coexisting with care (permits optional). [more…]

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Ask Athena: Nope Means Nope

April 11, 2025 Athena 0

Here’s to a healthy dose of backbone.  [more…]

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Ask Athena: Reset + Rewrite

March 13, 2025 Athena 0

The everyday art of adaptation.  [more…]

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Ask Athena: Don’t Push It

January 28, 2025 Athena 0

The art of helping without overstepping.  [more…]

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Ask Athena: Pick Your Battles

December 21, 2024 Athena 0

When to speak out, when to step back, and when to call it a day.  [more…]

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Ask Athena: New Me, Who Dis?

October 12, 2024 Athena 0

How to rediscover yourself for fun and enterprise.  [more…]

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