Society Columnists

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Landlord didn’t mention the dogs

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My family and I recently moved to a new subdivision,


HELOISE: Don’t forget to care for their caregiver

Dear Heloise: My husband recently had surgery and received many cards, but one lady from our church


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Take time to remember our veterans

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Today is Memorial Day. Please take a moment to


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband won’t let go of grudges

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married for 35 years to a man who, at


HELOISE: GPS devices have their limitations

Dear Heloise: I am a drug-interdiction officer and work a lot of traffic stops. I use speed-


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His wife prefers sleeping with their daughter

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife sleeps with our 9-year-old daughter,


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife’s illness has taken a big toll

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 56-year-old male and have been married to


HELOISE: Is wet cat food better than dry?

Dear Readers: Which is better to feed your cat: wet cat food or dry? We looked to our friends at the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Let ‘Tasha’ stay over when she is alone

Dear Annie: My daughter is 13. She has a 12-year-old friend, “Tasha,” who is often home alone,


HELOISE: Caring for your septic system

Dear Readers: Anyone who has a septic system worries about wastewater backing up in the house or


HELOISE: Uses for old books: Ideas abound

Dear Readers: A recent column asked readers for suggestions concerning the disposal of old


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Website, excuses disturb his wife

Dear Annie: The other day my 2-year-old son picked up his father’s BlackBerry and gave it to me.


HELOISE: Keep coffee lasting longer

Dear Heloise: I’m sure that you get millions of suggestions each day, but I was a little


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Friend fixed car, caused problems

Dear Annie: My father and I co-own a vehicle. I recently had a mechanic friend install parts for me


HELOISE: Notebook helps with ‘final’ details

Dear Heloise: As an older, single woman, I wanted to make my final wishes known and help my children