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Team up with neighbors to keep vigilant watch

Dear Readers: Springtime is a good time to visit neighbors to talk about neighborhood safety and


Parents need to be flexible with son, 12

Dear Annie: My wife and I are very strict with our 12-year-old son, “Jonathan.” He has normal


Denture solution leads to smiles

Dear Heloise: What is the best way to clean dentures, other than soaking them overnight? Lois, via


Will religion come between them?

Dear Annie: I have a wonderful boyfriend I’ll call “Ray.” We have a lot in common and are very happy


Reseasoning helps wooden salad bowls last a long time

Dear Heloise: Through the years, my wooden salad bowls have acquired a sticky residue from various


Family history of incest calls for prompt action

Dear Annie: My grandfather molested me when I was a child, and I have been in therapy much of my


Hurray for companies that back their products

Dear Heloise: Some years ago, while using a popular window cleaner, the nozzle clogged, and I didn’t


Strip club visits hurt marriage

Dear Annie: I recently learned that during my entire marriage my husband has visited strip clubs,


Downloading author’s book list makes shopping easier

Dear Heloise: You can download the book list of an author and put it into a spreadsheet. Searching


‘Danny’ was pressured into lying about his dad

Dear Annie: My husband and his ex shared custody of their son, “Danny,” for 11 years. Two years ago,


Empty cat-litter buckets collect recyclables

Dear Heloise: I enjoy reading your column in the (San Angelo, Texas) Standard-Times. Here is another


Spouse addicted to painkillers

Dear Annie: I have been married 25 years. My health is not as good as it used to be and I am in


Bleach solution can rid shower of mold and mildew

Dear Heloise: Can you please tell me how to get rid of shower-tile mold and scum? I have tried


She and children are victims of abusive spouse

Dear Annie: I have been married for over 15 years and have two children. Our son has a severe


Coffee in vacuum cures doggy odor

Dear Heloise: Upon cleaning up after my dog, the canister on my upright vacuum began retaining a