With the government shutdown and fears of another Great Depression, people may start hording their cash — under the mattress or in the old reliable Folgers Coffee can.

J.P. Devine gets a lot of feedback, so to cut to the chase, here are the answers to his frequently asked questions.

Hamburgers are us. They’ve written songs and poems about burgers. They’re part of every occasion in our lives — barbecues, weddings, even funerals.

If J.P. Devine’s special shoebox ever goes up in flames, so do his political fortunes.

The Cold War is back and readers are asking: what to do when the bombs start falling? Here’s some advice on stock-piling.

Dressing appropriately for God is a family and community tradition

J.P. Devine is making a list and checking it twice, just in case that call from Pope Francis comes true.

The prospect of group time at the doctor’s office has J.P. Devine wondering which casual acquaintance will know his most intimate secrets.

J.P. Devine has decided he needs a new best friend to talk about guy things with.

That little yellow box on the side of J.P. Devine’s house is trouble brewing— for someone else.