Society Columnists

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

« News / Society Columnists


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