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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sister’s husband is an abusive bully

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister, “Miranda,” is married to an alcoholic who


HELOISE: Safety tips make trips to parksmore fun

Dear Heloise: I recently visited a large theme park with my husband and two children, ages 2 and 4.


‘Cliff’ and co-worker act guilty

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 12 years.


HELOISE: Clothing is ruined by crayon in washer

Dear Heloise: I am a mom of two boys, and I recently did a load of laundry that was full of their


HELOISE: Go bananas! Here’s how to store and use a bunch

Dear Readers: What’s not to love about bananas? A single? A bunch? In a smoothie, or in bread? How


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grownup women are acting childish

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have known “Cathy” since grade school. We are


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Refusing to help in-laws is OK

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My in-laws emptied out my husband’s bank account


HELOISE: First page of resume should be fact-filled

Dear Heloise: As a longtime resume writer, I take issue with your advice that “Typically, a resume


HELOISE: Buy extra filters to swap with dirty ones

Dear Heloise: I have a vacuum cleaner that uses a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air - Heloise)


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He wants his wife to feel special

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 12 years. For


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She admits problem but won’t see doctor

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last summer, my 23-year-old daughter, her husband


HELOISE: Pick toy bunnies or chicks for Easter

Dear Readers: Always around Easter time, we see vendors selling adorable baby chicks and bunnies.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandma knows abuse is going on

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I took care of my grandson three days a week for the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She thinks he might be fooling around

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Several weeks ago, something happened that keeps


HELOISE: Looking to rent a home? Try tips

Dear Heloise: I have a few hints for people who are looking for a home to rent. There are so many