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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Will real father please stand up?

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I have been married to “Sam” for two years. Before


HELOISE: Shopping online? FTC has some tips

Dear Readers: Shopping on the Internet? The Federal Trade Commission has these hints to offer:


HELOISE: Messy drips from candles come clean

Dear Readers: Candles are a beautiful accent.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: There’s just one side to this love affair

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: For the past year, I have been involved with “Mr. H.,”


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Co-worker still lives in fantasy world

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I work in a relatively small office in California.


Helpful hints ease pain of pet’s death

HELOISE: Hints ease pain of pet’s death Dear Readers: When a pet dies, it can be like losing a


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Unhappy childhood haunts teenager

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am 16 years old. Right now, I am living with my aunt


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: What about Bob? His pass was unwanted

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: In the past three years, my husband and I have become


HELOISE: Bathtub cleaning article reprinted

HELOISE: Bathtub cleaning article reprinted Dear Heloise: In a doctor’s waiting room, I was


HELOISE: De-stress by soaking in spa bath

HELOISE: De-stress by soaking in spa bath Dear Readers: Here are some soothing, low-cost hints for


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Daughter shows no respect for mom

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My 34-year-old daughter, “Mary,” has two children I


HELOISE: Whole lot of choices available in breads

HELOISE: A Whole Lot of bread choices Dear Readers: Are there too many choices of bread out there?


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Young father feels trapped

Dear Annie: My girlfriend got pregnant during our senior year, so I married her to do the right


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband disrespects the woman he loves

Husband disrespects the woman he loves KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I have


Box those valuables to keep them safe

HELOISE: Box valuables for safe keeping Dear Readers: It might be a good idea to have a safe-