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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