Dear Heloise: I just have to comment about the lack of needing to teach cursive writing in the letter as described by the retired educator from Montana. No wonder our country is in such sad shape with this kind of thinking. When you can't read cursive writing, you cannot read important papers ...

Dear Annie: My best friend and I have been close since college. He is the person who helped me move into my first apartment, who showed up with coffee during finals, who still remembers the name of my childhood dog. That is why it hurts so much to watch him repeat the same pattern that already ...

St. Joe's / St. Pat's breakfast St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish, 709 1st Ave S., Escanaba, will host its monthly breakfast in the parish hall on Sunday starting at 9:00 am and ending at 12:30 pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Rapid River church pasty sale RAPID RIVER — ...

Dear Heloise: After spending 6 hours on a jet, I feel compelled to write. When flying, please don't grab the seat in front of you to assist you when standing up. Stand by using your armrests for support. Also, your child kicking the seat in front of them is a no-no. -- Pat, via email STUFF ...

Dear Annie: I see that you often answer questions pertaining to families trapped in addiction. I grew up in that special hell with all of the complex trauma issues that go along with that lifestyle. I am a card-carrying member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Adult Children of Alcoholics. I have ...

St. Joe's / St. Pat's breakfast St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish, 709 1st Ave S., Escanaba, will host its monthly breakfast in the parish hall on Sunday starting at 9:00 am and ending at 12:30 pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Rapid River church pasty sale RAPID RIVER — ...