Society Columnists

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Widow needs to speak up to family

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-old widow, and my doctor says I’m


HELOISE: Washing knives: Tips up or down?

Dear Heloise: In a recent column in The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, you published a hint (from a


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: 2nd Dad doesn’t approve of her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I met “Tom” a few months ago at church. We are both


HELOISE: Honey facts, recipe: Sweet!

Dear Readers: Did you know that September is National Honey Month? If you like honey as much as I


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He thinks wife’s family is rude

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 26 years, and we


HELOISE: Services abound at the library

Dear Heloise: Libraries are great. I have found that my library has a website with a catalog search


HELOISE: Tips for military care packages

Dear Readers: A reader’s recent letter about sending care packages to military serving away from


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Toni’ creates too much drama

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married almost 30 years to a really good


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tenants worried that child is abused

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I believe the manager in our building is abusing his


HELOISE: Dove flew into their lives, stayed

Dear Heloise: On my daughter’s 12th birthday, a white dove flew into our upstairs window and was


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Groups for blind can help ‘Jacob’

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am writing about my 18-year-old son, “Jacob,” who


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Sarah’ is out of line with her texting

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am having problems with my neighbor “Sarah,” whom


HELOISE: ‘Open First’ boxes aid move

Dear Heloise: I recently read some hints about moving in your column, and I would like to share my


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hubby sends money to inmate

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been married for five years. We’ve been very


HELOISE: Using white iodine on nails

Dear Heloise: I’ve read in your column a hint concerning how to treat soft, peeling and weak