Society Columnists

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HELOISE: Compost piles are easy to start

Dear Readers: Composting is a great way to make rich soil and mulch for the yard and flower beds,


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sharing a home isn’t working

Dear Annie: I was married for 35 years to a cheating husband. We have been separated for the past


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Little sister can’t get respect

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister “Justine” has invited me to go on vacation


HELOISE: Icepick idea tickles reader

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column in the San Antonio Express-News and read it every day. Today you


HELOISE: Whip up Heloise’s Grape Salad

Dear Readers: While doing some research in the Heloise Central files, we came across my mother’s


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grieving in-laws worry over grandson

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter-in-law took her own life a few days


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Should she cut her ties to Dad?

Dear Annie: I have only known my biological father for 14 years. (I have no relationship with my


HELOISE: Inspect package during delivery

Dear Heloise: When you receive a package from a delivery service at your home or work, always


Heloise: Tipping maids? Here are tips

Dear Heloise: I just read the comment in your article about tipping housekeepers and maids. I like


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: After prison, son is stagnant

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 27-year-old son was just released from prison


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pet names bother sister

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a beautiful younger half-sister. “Emma” is 25


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mom’s behavior is truly difficult

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My patience is running thin with my 92-year-old


HELOISE: Consider benefits of pet insurance

Dear Readers: Pet insurance is a smart move to protect your furry friends and your pocketbook. Our


HELOISE: Use old garden hose to tie trees

Dear Heloise: I faithfully read your column, and I like the nifty photo of you in the paper. Your


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Exposed affair hurts family

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Three years ago, our 7-year-old granddaughter saw