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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Emily’ has lied, alienated family

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have several siblings. One, “Emily,” divorced when


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’s stronger without ‘Cliff’

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 26 years.


HELOISE: Classic advice: Know neighbors

Dear Readers: We wanted to revisit some classic letters of thought from the Heloise Files that are


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Was ‘Tim’ just seeking stability?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Two years ago, I married “Tim,” who is in his mid-


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Brother still mad over her breakup

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: About 10 years ago, my brother, “Sam,” stopped


HELOISE: Playing fetch can hurt dogs

Dear Heloise: Here is a pet warning I wanted to share: Be very careful when throwing “fetch” objects


HELOISE: Photo display dresses up walls

Dear Heloise: I have 50-plus years of photographs. Some are in albums, others in boxes. I had two


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She says in-laws let her down

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How do you deal with a cold, indifferent,


HELOISE: Soda battles coffee, tea stains

Dear Heloise: How does one remove coffee and tea stains from clear glass cups? They look dingy and


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Minor wants to avoid lectures

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a freshman in high school. It has been


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Didi does what she likes as sister stews

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister, “Didi,” has been living with my husband


HELOISE: Organize pantry in colors of products

Dear Readers: Is everything a jumble in your pantry? You may not even realize what you have! A great


HELOISE: Appliance warranty is a serial problem

Dear Heloise: I am a longtime reader and really enjoy your column. However, I read advice about


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Parents enable Lana’s bad behavior

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My relationship with my 22-year-old daughter,


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She can’t fit in with co-workers

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 23 and work at an office. I got out of therapy