Society Columnists
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ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Long-ago affair can be worked through
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 64-year-old woman, and my husband is 65. We
HELOISE: Cutting college shopping expenses
Dear Heloise: I have a couple of ways to cut down on college shopping expenses. Towels are
HELOISE: Have doves? Let us know
Dear Readers: Did you know that what many people call white “doves” are actually domestic homing
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Helping out takes toll on couple
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We have a 42-year-old daughter who is on drugs.
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Should 7th-grader ask boy on a date?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a seventh-grade girl. There’s this guy I like —
HELOISE: Powder or liquid for your washer?
Dear Heloise: I thought the reader letter about washing machines was interesting. She said her
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Is 'Al's' mess worth the wait?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 33 and have a 16-year-old daughter. I’m
HELOISE: Reusing soda-can and pizza boxes
Dear Heloise: I have some reuse/recycle ideas for common paper products. These hints are
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: It's son's choice to find mom
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I adopted a boy from a reputable
HELOISE: Clean, sanitize sink and counters
Dear Readers: Your kitchen sink may look clean, but it is still filled with harmful, icky bacteria!
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Younger man acts immature
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-“young” gay male and have been
HELOISE: Amusing cell-phone stories abound
Dear Readers: Cell phones seem to be almost a part of our daily wardrobe! Heloise Central has
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Unknown marriage rattles her
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I recently lost my husband. We married quite young,
HELOISE: Reader wants to go by the book
Dear Heloise: The time is drawing near when we will have to downsize and move to a smaller home. Do
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Her husband kept her in the dark
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 15 years. Four