Society Columnists

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HELOISE: Make dusty candles pretty

Dear Heloise: I have some candles that I pulled out of storage, and they are a little dusty. They


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Argument means she can’t see grandson

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: In one short month, my life has fallen apart. My


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife’s fighting causes friction

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Two years ago, my wife and our 25-year-old


HELOISE: Can’t have full-time pet? Try fostering

Dear Heloise: In The Charlotte (Florida) Sun, an older lady was wondering about available financial


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Don’t criticize parenting skills

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter has five beautiful children whom we


HELOISE: Cellphone has come in handy for him

Dear Heloise: I had to crawl in my attic to do some electrical wiring — installing canned lights. I


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife still violates hubby’s trust

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife recently had an affair. She told me she


HELOISE: How to take care of plants

Dear Readers: Houseplants can be a beautiful and healthy addition to a home. Here are some hints for


HELOISE: Candy snack is a yummy treat

Dear Readers: The recent recipe for an easy candy snack using pretzels, pecans and caramel candy


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hoarder nearby concerns neighbor

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I live in a small condominium community of 24


HELOISE: Did your driver’s license expire?

Dear Heloise: Please advise your readers to check their driver’s license expiration date. I never


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Theo’ needs to focus on problem

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I married “Theo” three years ago. The marriage


HELOISE: Extend bottom sheet for good fit

Dear Readers: Many of you write to complain that top bedsheets are not long enough! There is a hint


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sister’s night vision is worse

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m worried about my younger sister, “Louise.” I


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Prayer for My Mother,’ revisited

By Kathy MitchellSFlband Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I cut out this piece that appeared in an old Ann