Society Columnists

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Citrus juice helps keep apples from turning brown

Dear Heloise: I’ve heard that putting apple slices in baking soda will keep them from turning brown.


Readers share tips to help lost children

Dear Readers: We recently printed a letter from a reader about her child getting lost and asking a


Mom’s problem with alcoholism worries her loving daughter

Dear Annie: My parents had been married 25 years when my father died at age 45. With her world


Her dancing bothers her fianc

Dear Annie: I am currently engaged to an exotic dancer, and we recently found out she is pregnant.


Save paper and time with reusable fax cover sheet

Dear Heloise: If you use a fax machine often, whether from the office or the home, here’s a way to


‘Sue’ is shutting them out from their dad

Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since.


Puppy who had lost her home proves to be special pet

Dear Heloise: A while ago, you had a column about many pets losing their homes in the foreclosure


Damp, musty closet could mean bigger problems

Dear Heloise: I recently bought a house, and the linen closet in the hallway has a musty smell and


Nurse regrets not scolding child-hitter, who needs counseling

Dear Annie: Last weekend, my daughter, my grandchildren and I attended an exhibition at a well-known


Husband’s ego casts shadow over younger wife

Dear Annie: My husband is an amazing man. He is selfless and has uncompromising integrity. He is


Don’t get stuck with wobbly grocery carts

Dear Heloise: Here’s a way to cut down on your chances of getting stuck with wobble-wheeled grocery


Dad’s gambling causes turmoil

Dear Annie: I’m 13 years old and have a younger brother. My dad is addicted to gambling. To make


Church group sends coffee-can cakes to U.S. troops overseas

Dear Heloise: Our church group has decided to start sending baked goods as care packages to military


Passengers are not welcome to plug in devices

Dear Heloise: I work for a regional transit agency as a supervisor. Our agency also serves as the


Caregiver resents lack of help, being left out

Dear Annie: Seven years ago, my mother had a stroke. She recovered quite well physically, but has