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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Bigotry at work upsets family

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 29-year-old daughter works at a large


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father is ready to sue ‘Janet’

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a 47-year-old father of four kids. My oldest,


HELOISE: What do dates on food mean?

Dear Readers: What do dates on food really mean? Per the United States Department of Agriculture:


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Husband is OK with wife and other man

Dear Annie: I am an intelligent 70-something with a good education and am a responsible father and


HELOISE: Making a sale? What’s expected

Dear Readers: Oh my, the column about furniture shopping and commissioned salespeople got quite a


HELOISE: Easy way to ‘store’ digital photos

Dear Heloise: I am a daily reader of your column. I like the suggestions you made in preparation of


ANNIE'S MAILBOX | Beau has to wait for ‘Maria’ to turn 16

Dear Annie: I am a junior in high school. I have been with my wonderful girlfriend, “Maria,” since


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: After 5-year betrothal, James still isn’t ready

Dear Annie: I’ve been with “James” for six years. He is 57. We get along great and enjoy each


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Visiting now would be a burden

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We are in our 80s and have known “Ed and Jane” for


HELOISE: Reader’s ‘copy cat’ caused a big bill

Dear Heloise: I enjoyed the picture of Murphy on the fax machine (a previous Pet Pal — Heloise). I


HELOISE: Hints, elbow grease help out

Dear Heloise: Many years ago, I asked my (new) mother-in-law how she kept such a beautiful home. She


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Adult children are nasty to ‘Cathy’

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister-in-law, “Cathy,” has been a widow for more


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Imitation by ‘Lucy’ doesn’t flatter pal

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been close friends with “Lucy” since high


HELOISE: Help out a family, and mow a lawn

Dear Heloise: I really appreciated the hint that was sent in concerning mowing the lawn for families


HELOISE: Sugar, flour can be stored in freezer

Dear Heloise: How long can I keep sugar and flour in a tightly closed container? Can I store them in