Society Columnists

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HELOISE; Hints help your dishwasher clean better

Dear Heloise: Is there a proper (or improper) way to load a dishwasher? A Reader, via e-mail You


HELOISE: Readers react to irate shopper

Dear Readers: We printed a letter from a shopper who became upset when stores didn’t have sale items


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Neither can forget the past to move forward

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have not had a real relationship with my 42-year-


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Siblings must quit asking for parents’ money

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 32 and the youngest of three children. My


HELOISE: Brown-shelled eggs taste the same as white

Dear Heloise: What is the difference between brown eggs and white? A Reader, via e-mail Brown


HELOISE: Check out this form of identity theft

Dear Heloise: I would like to add an additional step to the identity-theft rules you printed. When


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He can’t get over his childhood anxiety

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 35, a loving family man and a successful teacher


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her snoring wasn’t the real problem

By Kathy Mitchell and MarcY Sugar Dear Annie: Is sex over in your 50s? My husband started sleeping


HELOISE: Florists usually include plant-care instructions

Dear Heloise: We received several beautiful basket arrangements following a death in the family.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Previous experience left her distrustful

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 21-year-old professional woman with two


HELOISE: Want an iguana? It’s a big job

Dear Readers: If you or your family is considering buying or adopting an iguana, there are a few


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Minor’ surgery was major problem

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 22 years. Two


HELOISE: Tips help maintain healthy lawns

Dear Readers: How does your lawn look? Here are some helpful hints for maintaining a healthy lawn.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘James’ isn’t fully committed to her

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am 60 and have been in a relationship with “James”


HELOISE: Numbers are up for lost phones

Dear Readers: My, oh my! There seem to be more cell-phone catastrophes than one could have imagined.