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Student’s plan is sensible, but her heart is lonely

Dear Annie: I am a sophomore in college and living the college life to the fullest. I go to a very


Send a party in a box to cheer our troops

Dear Heloise: Sending a “birthday party in a box” to our military is a great idea. The post office


His size shouldn’t be a big problem

Dear Annie: I am not a small woman. I weigh close to 200 pounds, and at 5 feet 4 inches, I am


Tips keep scum out of the vase

Dear Heloise: I read the article about cleaning scum out of vases. I am a floral designer, and this


Candle lighting is in memory of children who live in hearts forever

Dear Annie: Albert Schweitzer once said, “Sometimes our light goes out, but it is blown again into


Don’t forget to pack for pets traveling over the holidays

Dear Readers: Is your pet a part of your upcoming travel plans for the holidays? Be sure you pack


Dad’s comment left her feeling hurt and unappreciated

Dear Annie: I am 48 years old and my brother is a year older. I have always helped my parents with


Fanatic soccer fan doesn’t realize he is a loser

Dear Annie: I’ve been married 34 years. My husband is a soccer fan, as in fanatic. When our children


Cleaning miniblinds: an open-and-shut case

Dear Heloise: What is the best and easiest way to clean miniblinds? Debra Johnson, via e-mail It


She’s surprised to find she is the ‘other woman’

Dear Annie: I am a 40ish divorced woman. Several months ago I met “Daniel” and fell head over heels.


Cell-phone cure: Just what doctor ordered

Dear Heloise: After reading your column in The Orange County (Calif.) Register about phone and cell-


Sticky marshmallow problem can be solved in the freezer

Dear Heloise: How do you keep an open bag of marshmallows fresh and keep them from sticking


His parents and vacationing vegetarian should meet halfway

Dear Annie: The holidays are fast approaching and I need your advice. Six years ago, our youngest


Husband should not bring up his past affair

Dear Annie: My wife and I are both 67 and recently retired. During my career I became quite friendly


Shipped package could have spoiled surprise

Dear Heloise: Now that so many people do so much online and the holiday shopping season is upon us,