Society Columnists

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HELOISE: Should we hold the mayo or not?

Dear Heloise: I was wondering if it is OK to heat a sandwich that has mayonnaise on it. My husband


HELOISE: Keep eye on Social Security cards

Dear Readers: Can you list what is in your wallet right now? Is your Social Security card in there?


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Nadia’s’ ex wed, still fans flames

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter, “Nadia,” dated a sweet guy


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: A happy holiday to vets, VA hospitals

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all, along with


HELOISE: Making your resume work

Dear Readers: It is important to make a good impression when applying for a job in person or through


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hubby’s family is driving her nuts

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last summer, my husband became seriously ill while


HELOISE: All pet collars are not the same

Dear Readers: A pet collar is a collar, right? Nope, not all collars are the same. Some collars,


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Stepmom wants to send Dad to facility

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father married my stepmother 20 years ago. Three


HELOISE: More hints on renting a car

Dear Readers: We have gotten a lot of e-mails and letters in response to the recent rental-car


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wedding guest list causes a rift

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have some concerns about the guest list for my


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Cornered’ realizes it’s all in shambles

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 26 and have been living with my “husband” for a


HELOISE: Cover up a gouge on enamel, porcelain

Dear Heloise: I took some enamel or porcelain off my sink. I think I must have knocked it hard with


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Men often overlook her for ‘Claire’

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been best friends with “Claire” since junior


HELOISE: Easy dessert is super yummy

Dear Heloise: I make the simplest dessert, and everyone loves it — Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pretzel


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Behavior of ‘Jane’ has them baffled

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Every year, we invite our extended family for the