Society Columnists

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Heavy relatives worry sibling

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Four of my five siblings and their partners are


HELOISE: Tips help make moving easier

Dear Heloise: I have a few suggestions on how to make moving a little easier. Several weeks


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Puppy would be more of a detriment

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Both of my parents are in their mid-80s. My father


HELOISE: Medical binder can help staff

Dear Heloise: Keep a binder book current with the medical information about the person for whom you


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Poems offer reasons to give thanks

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are fortunate


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Andy’ should be tested for ADD

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am running out of patience with my 24-year-old


HELOISE: Vinegar keeps the washer clean

Dear Heloise: Is there some way to clean the inside of the dishwasher without using the pricey


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Clingy ‘Colette’ irritates one wife

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I regularly go camping with several


HELOISE: Develop an exit strategy at store

Dear Heloise: During the past month, when I’m leaving the grocery store, I have encountered people


HELOISE: Storing a watch? Remove battery

Dear Heloise: I have several fashion watches that I wear only occasionally. To keep the battery


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Romance has left their marriage

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to an absolutely amazing man for


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Allergies have her missing grandkids

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When my husband retired, our daughter asked us to


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Lori’ is great, except for moods

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Lori,” a wonderful woman,


HELOISE: Mobile groomers ease pet’s stress

Dear Readers: If you have older dogs that may get stressed by car rides going to the vet or groomer,


HELOISE: Packing for a trip? Get the 411 on 3-1-1

Dear Readers: The airport seems to be another home away from home these days! Recently, I was in 10