Dear Heloise: I would like to share an idea I came up with recently — using ID dog tags on horse bridles. It struck me that if a horse gets loose, having a tag with the owner's contact info could make it much easier to get them back home quickly. We already do this for dogs, so why not ...

Bake sale at Delta museum ESCANABA — The Delta County Historical Society's annual Bake Sale at the Museum is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Donations of items to see are welcome beginning at 8:30 a.m. Both donors and patrons are invited to tour the museum without charge and to enjoy ...

Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents’ house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I’m walking into a performance review. My older brother’s new hobby is “radical honesty,” and apparently the holidays are his favorite time to practice. Last year, as we decorated the tree, he ...

Dear Heloise: I have two thermal mugs. One is for coffee, and one is for tea. They can't be used in the microwave or in the dishwasher. To get the stains out, I boil some water and put it in the mugs. I then add a couple of squirts of lemon juice. I let it soak until the water gets cold. Later ...

Bake sale at Delta museum ESCANABA — The Delta County Historical Society's annual Bake Sale at the Museum is slated for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Donations of items to see are welcome beginning at 8:30 a.m. Both donors and patrons are invited to tour the museum without charge and to ...

Dear Annie: I have lost most of my family and many close friends, and I struggle with depression myself. There are days when the silence in my house feels almost too loud. Over time, I have learned how to be alone without completely falling apart. I have a pet who has been a lifeline for me. ...