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Wife’s friendliness makes him uneasy
Dear Annie: My wife of 27 years hugs and kisses everyone she meets, no matter how often she sees
Epsom salts have more uses than just as a foot soak
Dear Readers: Did you know that Epsom salts aren’t just for bath time or as a great foot soak? Here
Talk to teacher about how she treats kids
Dear Annie: I have two children who attend public school in California. We were relatively happy
There’s a difference between the two types of onions
Dear Heloise: Yellow or white onions? I have never been clear on which onions are best for which
Attention to partner by young neighbor doesn’t sit well
Dear Annie: How can a 62-year-old woman be so confused at this stage of life? My domestic partner
OTC medicine challenges reader with opening it
Dear Heloise: I take over-the-counter sinus medicine that comes in a package that you have to peel
Mail order cookbooks: Check them out first at store
Dear Heloise: I get special offers in the mail all the time to order cookbooks at a discounted
Husband lets kids watch scary stuff
Dear Annie: I am so frustrated with my husband. We have four children under the age of 8. He
Parents have no obligation to pay son’s rent
Dear Annie: My son, “Terry,” is 30 and newly divorced with two sons. My husband and I have been
Owner worries dogs will bite poisonous toads
Dear Heloise: I have two precious doggies, which are my babies. My concern is that toads like to
Dad debates moving or staying to fight lies
Dear Annie: Five years ago, my wife had an affair with my best friend, left me and married him. She
Chalk up marker-free sidewalk to this tip
Dear Heloise: I usually let my young children draw on the concrete sidewalk outside our house with
Helen’s chatter makes her want to quit group
Dear Annie: My husband and I are both retired. A year ago, we moved in order to be within driving
Salt and pepper hints really shake things up
Dear Heloise: I respectfully disagree with your advice on which shaker should be used for salt and
Veteran’s wife urges all to honor them
Dear Annie: Shortly after Thanksgiving last year, my husband was hospitalized at the San Francisco