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HELOISE: A few facts about Flex Fuel

Dear Readers: When looking at cars in the Sunday newspaper, or shopping in person, you may see that


HELOISE: Baking soda gets a toast

Dear Heloise: Recently, some toast caught fire in our toaster oven. My husband came from the other


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Don’ has spent a bunch and lied

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband, “Don,” is a recovering alcoholic. Last


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: After she cheated, is staying worth it?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 21 years. We hit


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: They hope to put his habit on ice

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We live in a community made up mostly of retired


HELOISE: Your dog look like Cabbie? Show us!

Dear Readers: Some say most minischnauzers look alike, but do they? Our Cabernet (Cabbie for short)


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Mixed,’ ‘Frank’ are asking for trouble

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our children gave my husband and me a surprise


HELOISE: How to conquer closet clutter

Dear Readers: Here are some Heloise hints on how to organize your closet to best use all of your


HELOISE: Towel trouble has them baffled

Dear Heloise: For years, our family has ruined towels in the washer. They come out with spots, as if


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Abuse victim feels guilty

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 30-something woman and was in a relationship


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Bill’ won’t give up his lunch dates

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: “Bill” and I have been married for 42 years. I


HELOISE: Making bread? Don’t use tap water

Dear Heloise: I would like to give you this little hint: Never use tap water to make bread. The


HELOISE: If offer says ‘free,’ read the fine print

Dear Heloise: I e-mailed you about a fee I was charged, without my realizing it, to use an online


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sister constantly bullies her twin

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have an 18-year-old fraternal twin sister. We have


HELOISE: Sanitizer, disinfectant are not the same

Dear Readers: Do you know the difference between a disinfectant and a sanitizer? Well, a