Society Columnists
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Attempt to reduce dropouts is working
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: It is a tragic fact that one in four young people in
HELOISE: Write down info on your calendar
Dear Heloise: When I put an appointment on my calendar, I always include the name and telephone
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband treats his ex-wife like No.1
Dear Annie: I am a 24-year-old mother of a 9-month-old boy and a stepmother to three older children.
HELOISE: Cooking for one becomes challenge
Dear Heloise: After many years of cooking for my family, I am finding it difficult to cook for just
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Summer romance is causing confusion
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-old college sophomore. The summer
HELOISE: Save by making your own postcards
Dear Heloise: I have a suggestion for a helpful way to save. Many of the lightweight cardboard or
HELOISE: To start new year, donate to needy
Dear Readers: How about starting this new year by cleaning out some closets and drawers? Gather up
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He’s tired of wife’s constant criticism
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am in my late 40s, have a good career, am well-
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Jobless husband is causing resentment
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I had to retire early due to a disability. My
HELOISE: Cats on catnip can be comical
Dear Readers: Have you ever watched a cat playing with catnip? It can be quite comical! Not all cats
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Mary’s’ hoarding worries in-laws
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our daughter-in-law, “Mary,” takes little pride in
HELOISE: Sticky photos require care
Dear Heloise: I was hoping you can help me. One of my daughter’s wedding pictures is stuck on the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Disabled mom gets little help, support
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A year ago, I became ill and was in the hospital for
HELOISE: Ironing out a plastic mess
Dear Heloise: I was trying to iron on a patch to a plastic fabric, but it scorched my iron. I was
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’s glad to see her parents divorcing
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 17-year-old girl, and my parents are in the