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Contact with half sister brings up old wounds
Dear Annie: When I was younger, my mother revealed to me that I have a half sister as a result of an
A Treasure is found at pet-rescue center
Dear Heloise: Three weeks ago, I found my Treasure at a pet-rescue center. Treasure is a 6-month-old
Is her friend ‘James’ gay, or really interested?
Dear Annie: I enjoy reading your column, and now it is finally my turn to write. I am a 19-year-old
When moving, detail contents on the box
Dear Heloise: I read a hint about moving boxes in the (Mansfield, Ohio) News Journal, and it seemed
Fascination with BDSM: Is it normal?
Dear Annie: I have discovered a fascination with some aspects of BDSM (bondage, dominance and
Dish drainer trays protect new cabinets
Dear Heloise: We have decided to remodel our home, with the bathroom being the first room. To save
Can young son be mentally ill?
Dear Annie: My 20-year-old son graduated high school two years ago. He was valedictorian, in the top
Veggie scraps make a tasty broth
Dear Heloise: I have a suggestion for those of us with cost savings in mind: Save the tough or root
She and mother of future grandchild clash
Dear Annie: My 28-year-old son who I love dearly is living with his pregnant girlfriend, “Salome,”
Tips help make home banking easier and more efficient
Dear Heloise: Here are my tips for making home banking easier. I use a spiral notebook instead of
Keep two copies of important papers — separately
Dear Heloise: A recent column contained information about important papers in an emergency. One note
Single mom needs to dump loser boyfriend
Dear Annie: My girlfriend, “Inez,” has been a single mom for 14 years. After many months, she met a
Recycled gift baskets make beds for cats
Dear Heloise: I have found that gift baskets are great for cats. Once all the items are used and the
Grandma gets to set house ‘no sex’ rules
Dear Annie: My son and his wife live in the apartment above mine. I wanted my 20-year-old grandson
Essential oils create uplifting mood in the home
Dear Readers: A wonderful aroma can make a home feel so inviting, and it’s so easy to create a