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HELOISE: Gentle detergent cleans eyeglasses

Dear Heloise: I read your column every day. My problem: Eyeglass cleaner is too expensive! Do you


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Punctual ‘Erma’ has no empathy

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife’s 84-year-old mother lives with us. My


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She lost her friend to a stroke

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For more than 20 years, I had a best friend,


HELOISE: Recipe for pico de gallo returns

Dear Heloise: I clipped your recipe for pico de gallo from your column years ago, but have lost it.


HELOISE: Method stays on top of debt

Dear Heloise: I would like to share my method for avoiding credit-card debt that can become


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She loves ‘Justin,’ but feels boxed in

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 18 and have been in a relationship with


HELOISE: Binders keep info organized

Dear Heloise: I’ve become involved in numerous boards and committees around town. In order to keep


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Daughter’s sexuality has them confused

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Is it unusual for a 25-year-old to not know her


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Will he give up son to avoid ex?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: After five years of consistent visits with my 8


HELOISE: Need a new vet? Ask these questions

Dear Readers: How do you find a veterinarian if you move or have a new pet? According to our friends


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Return items to end case with Liz

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother recently decided to sell her house and


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tell ‘Chloe’ about new charges

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter, “Chloe,” is 21 and expecting her first


HELOISE: Hints help clean ivory

Dear Readers: How many of you have ivory jewelry, chess pieces, figurines or piano keys and don’t


HELOISE: Gas on clothes? Launder with care

Dear Heloise: I purchased a nice pair of slacks and wore them to an event where buses were loading


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Archie’ could use teamwork approach

By KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I have been married to “Archie” for 20 years. He