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Old flame poses a threat to sexless marriage

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Craig” for 38 years, and for the past 10, we haven’t had much of a


What’s the cure for hard, scratchy towels?

Dear Heloise: Our bath towels are hard and scratchy when they are taken out of the dryer, and my


Baking soda to the rescue for a clean microwave

Dear Heloise: How do you get a food stain out of a microwave? Debbie Brown, Texarkana, Ark.


It will take work to rebuild siblings’ relationship

Dear Annie: A few months ago, my daughter got into an argument with her brother. During the course


Marriage doesn’t entitle husband to receive sex on demand

Dear Annie: Is it OK for a husband to have sex with his unconscious wife? I am a very deep sleeper.


Trip journal helps to identify pictures

Dear Heloise: I have been traveling in Europe recently and have taken many pictures with my digital


‘Danny’ deserves a full partner

Dear Annie: My husband, “Danny,” and I have been married for 37 years. We raised two daughters, who


A picture-perfect hint for wedding dress shopping

Dear Heloise: When shopping for my wedding dress, I found it helpful to take a picture of each that


Homemade nectar makes hummingbirds happy

Dear Heloise: Soon it will be time for me to get my hummingbird feeder out, and I lost the recipe


Teen girl’s BFF shows mercurial behavior

Dear Annie: I am 15 years old and in the 10th grade. I have two best friends. One of them, “Alyssa,”


Household items can keep deck shipshape

Dear Heloise: Can you tell me what to use to clean my wooden deck? A San Antonio Reader, via e-mail


He fantasizes about own daughter

Dear Annie: My wife and I are both executives in our late 40s who lead busy lives. I love my wife


Shopping for sheets? Consider thread count

Dear Heloise: I was hoping you could tell me what the best thread count is. I have bought sheets


Interracial romance creates rift with family

Dear Annie: I’ve been in an off-and-on relationship with “Denise” for seven years. We were high-


Cream of tartar brightens dark aluminum pans

Dear Heloise: Thank you for your wonderful hints in The (Harrisburg, Pa.) Patriot-News. I read your