Society Columnists
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HELOISE: Reuse cards as gift tags, boxes
Dear Heloise: I select the prettiest cards from used greeting cards to make gift tags and little
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: It’s OK to let kids live with their dad
Dear Annie: After 18 years of marriage, my husband and I divorced three years ago. My daughter has
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Twin puts pin on his tale to mom
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Twin puts pin on his tale to mom Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been
HELOISE: Keeping cats off of the counter
Dear Heloise: My daughter has a problem with cats getting on her table and countertops. What is a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family waits for bailouts, irk wife
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Kirk” for 23 years. The
HELOISE: Zip ties provide peace of mind
Dear Heloise: When we travel and stay in a hotel room more than one night, I take small, plastic zip
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He needs help but can’t pay for rehab
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 27-year-old man, living with a girlfriend and
HELOISE: Formula helps remove stains
Dear Heloise: Years ago, when my children were babies, I handed down many clothes that had the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Does infection indicate cheating?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married for 16 years. I was recently
HELOISE: Cleaning a wooden cutting board
Dear Heloise: How can I deodorize/sanitize my wooden cutting board? It reeks of onions. Do I just
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Lauren’ doesn’t deserve to be bullied
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last year, my 16-year-old daughter had a bout of
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His mom should respect boundary
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am at the end of my rope. My mother-in-law is a
HELOISE: Drive or text, but don’t do both
Dear Heloise: I have a suggestion for reducing traffic accidents from talking on the phone or
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Brother cheats; she’s nicer than wife
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For 30 years, my brother has been unhappily married
HELOISE: Cleaning spots on stainless steel
Dear Heloise: Do you have any secrets for removing spots from a stainless-steel refrigerator, oven