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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He wants to be part of baby’s life
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 24 years old and confused. I have been in an on-
HELOISE: Check expiration dates on food cans
Dear Heloise: I was visiting my 95-year-old neighbor, and she mentioned that she had lots of food
HELOISE: Identity stolen? Act quickly
Dear Readers: As careful as we try to be, purses and wallets do get stolen or lost! Identity thieves
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Adult kids shun parents
Dear Annie: When our children were growing up, their father was working, sleeping or playing golf. I
HELOISE: Photos help nail the right presents
Dear Heloise: Since so many people have cell phones with cameras, I can share what my husband and I
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Distant husband has her worried
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband of many years has become emotionally
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Should stepmom go to cops?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 20-year-old stepson, “Marshall,” has lived with
HELOISE: When pets act oddly, take notice
Dear Readers: If you find that your beloved pet is acting oddly, he or she may have eaten something
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pregnant teen seeks answers
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 17. Last year, I got into a relationship with
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Tonya’ treats sis-in-law poorly
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 14 years. He
HELOISE: Washing soda boosts detergent
Dear Heloise: What exactly is washing soda? Virginia, via e-mail Virginia, washing soda (also
HELOISE: Tied sheets stay tucked
Dear Heloise: For several weeks during a long stay in a motel, I watched the maids change the
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'Sam' turned out to be no prince
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I was married for 34 years and divorced two years
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Mom isn't blameless in rift
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Ever since my son met his wife 12 years ago, he has
HELOISE: Hints help to make perfect cakes
Dear Readers: Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like a home-baked cake! Through the years, readers have