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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