Society Columnists

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ANNIE'S MAILBOX: July 4th embodies American dream

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Readers: Happy July 4th! While you’re salivating over the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Neighbor left them out of wedding

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For the past 20 years, I have been fortunate to have


HELOISE: Cleaning birdbath isn’t so difficult

Dear Heloise: Please recommend a good way to clean my birdbaths. Thank you. David, via e-mail


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Left by his wife, hubby is devastated

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife of 18 years left me. The day started out


HELOISE: To clean, freshen drain, use this recipe

Dear Heloise: Can you please respond with your drain-cleaning recipe using white vinegar and baking


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She can’t win with brother, his wife

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I recently had a falling out with my brother’s wife,


HELOISE: To find the right bra, try these tips

Dear Ladies: Did you know that most women probably are wearing the wrong bra size? Especially if


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Reaction to fear of birds hurts her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl who suffers from


HELOISE: Fruitful hints for strawberry season

Dear Readers: Strawberries are delicious and colorful, and they are a great snack! One cup of


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Relatives harassed by bill collectors

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: In these tough economic times, my husband and I have


HELOISE: Make copy of contents of purse, wallet

Dear Heloise: I read in your column about purse or wallet theft. Let me add the steps one should


HELOISE: Consider a caterer to handle big event

Dear Readers: If you are hosting a wedding, family reunion or other large event, you may be


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandma is worried about grandson

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a daughter whose lifestyle includes drugs.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Nick’s mother owes an apology

By Kathy Mitchell and MarcY Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Nick” for eight years. Four


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Dad’s death sent him back to alcohol

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: “Austin” and I have been married for several years,