Society Columnists

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Common Soldier’ honors veterans

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Years back, Ann Landers printed a poem my father


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Discount room was no bargain for her

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My friend “Janet” booked some discounted hotel rooms


HELOISE: Left-out leftovers: Where’s the beef?

Dear Heloise: I read the hint (from a reader — Heloise) about carrying a plastic bag to use for


HELOISE: To pick up child at airport, know name

Dear Heloise: Regarding sending a child alone on a trip by commercial airline: Please be sure the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hubby needs to stop flaunting

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married for almost 20 years to a


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife can’t get over ‘Ted’

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old woman, married to a wonderful man


HELOISE: Setting an alarm helps as reminder

Dear Heloise: Love your column! I have to agree that I would never risk putting my car keys in the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: They say son-in-law is a total sociopath

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I are beside ourselves with worry.


HELOISE: Here’s a guide to guide dogs

Dear Readers: Most of us who are animal lovers probably want to reach out and pet a guide dog, but


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Cheating continues as long as they talk

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for five years and


HELOISE: Prevent falls; use ladder safety

Dear Readers: With the holiday season around the corner, here are a few tips for ladder safety when


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife chooses blind, old dog

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been happily married for 30 years


HELOISE: Chargers need space to label

Dear Heloise: We have so many chargers for so many electronic devices in our household. Some of the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He feels trapped, and wife is distant

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 13 years. We


HELOISE: Avocado pit helps stop some browning

Dear Heloise: I have found a great tip — leave the pit in whatever dish you make with avocados, and