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She need not tolerate the abuse of her mother-in-law

Dear Annie: For 10 years, I’ve bitten my lip while my mother-in-law says things that are emotionally


Turn leftover meat into a meal

Dear Heloise: Some while ago, you gave a recipe in your column for an easy stir-fry rice. My recipe


Here’s an unsolicited plug for an honest TV repairman

Dear Heloise: I was interested in the article about unplugging electrical components for several


Grieving families will appreciate this etiquette from others

Dear Heloise: Please advise your readers to be considerate and discreet in regard to a


Are you ready for a bird? Check out these pointers

Dear Readers: Here are some important pet pointers to keep in mind if you are considering bringing a


Doctor dumps patient who has only Medicare

Dear Annie: Yesterday, my doctor said I could no longer be her patient because I was on Medicare and


Don’t put this homemade cleaner into car

Dear Heloise: I am looking for a formula for windshield-washing fluid. There’s no reason to buy it


Son’s behavior stems from deep-rooted problems

Dear Annie: My eldest son, “Ben,” is 44 years old and still a huge concern for my husband and me.


Reader sends in hodgepodge of helpful hints

Dear Heloise: Here are a few hints that I hope you will find helpful: • I do not have a lot of


Monkey bread recipe will make sweet treat

Dear Heloise: I would really like to have the recipe for monkey bread. I seem to have missed it when


Should she tell ‘Beth’ about her cheating ex-husband?

Dear Annie: My friend “Beth” divorced her husband three years ago. The divorce was amicable. They


Her husband tries to escape his home life

Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 17 years and have a 16-year-old son. My husband leaves for work


Customer wants no part of ATM/credit card

Dear Heloise: When I was informed by my bank that my ATM card (which requires my code to access


Pit bull bites, but daughter hangs on

Dear Annie: My daughter, “Sue,” has a pit bull. She’s had this dog since it was a puppy. When Sue


Laundering sleeping bags at home requires extra work

Dear Heloise: Now that summer is over, I need to clean up my camping supplies. What is the best way