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ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Son-in-law's drinking worries grandma-to-be

Dear Annie: My son-in-law drinks too much. Over the years, I’ve seen “Ted” overindulge at weddings,


HELOISE: Here's a checklist for hotel managers

Dear Heloise: Here is some information for the hospitality industry. Hotel managers need to tell


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Workplace smoking just stinks

Dear Annie: How do I deal with chain smokers in the workplace? My office has a no-smoking policy,


HELOISE: Suet recipe will keep the birds flying high

Dear Heloise: I clipped your suet recipe a while back and finally got around to making it last


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Wish girlfriend and her butterflies good luck

Dear Annie: My former girlfriend and I dated for 14 months. She is 49, and I am 52. We loved each


HELOISE: Washing machine buildup becomes stinky situation

Dear Heloise: Several years ago, I had a washing machine that smelled horrible. After trying several


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Son needs talk about unwanted pregnancy

Dear Annie: My son is 19 and a freshman in college. His girlfriend is 17 and a junior in high


HELOISE: It's best to avoid liquid fabric softener on towels

Dear Heloise: For many years, I have heard that fabric softener should not be added to a towel wash,


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Daughter's weight is a do-it-yourself project

Dear Annie: My husband and I need some advice on how to approach a sticky situation concerning our


HELOISE: Dump-cake recipe is really as easy as pie

Dear Heloise: I have lost my copy of your recipe for dump cake. Could you please provide me with a


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She's in love with an untrustworthy man

Dear Annie: I have been engaged to “Phil” for two years, but we’ve been dating for nine. I


HELOISE: My name instead of fax number is easier to remember

Dear Heloise: Why do you only list your fax number using the letter format (210-HELOISE) and not the


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Husband is lazy in parenting 14-year-old

Dear Annie: I caught my husband engaging in Internet porn activities. We had a huge fight, and he


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Ignored by hostess? Just leave

Dear Annie: What is the etiquette concerning a hostess who frequently uses her laptop or texts


HELOISE: Birthday party raises food for local pantry

Dear Heloise: When I turned 40, I threw myself a birthday party at home. On the invitation, I noted