"I wanted to be a model. If I was white, I'm sure, what with the connections white folks have, things would have gone easier, and they would have introduced me to people and helped me on my way."

Matthew Alice: I was told “Gen. X” meant the 10th generation since the USA began. Others say no. What is its meaning? .. — B.J. Nobles, San Diego You’ve been hangin’ out with discount know-it-alls, …

Dear Matthew: Why do some shoes, my left one in particular, cause their mated sock to slide down the ankle and foot and end up bunched about the toes? Is there a way to correct …

Matthew: Three of us went to lunch and ordered three very different desserts. We decided to taste each others’ dessert and vote on the favorite one. Interestingly, there was no agreement as to which was …