Dear Heloise: People spend their hard-earned money on outdoor flags only to have the hems fray in a short time from weather. If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ragged from the elements. I especially like to see the American flag flying fray-free ...

Bethany Lutheran free store opening ESCANABA — Bethany Lutheran Church, 202 S. 11th St. in Escanaba, will open its free store to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. today. Cleaning, hygiene, paper, baby products and more will be available at no cost. There are no ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old man with an elevated A1C level; I was diagnosed with prediabetes. I feel healthy but have struggled to lose weight. I was wondering what your feeling are on using a glucose monitor. — F.M. ANSWER: A continuous glucose monitor is a device shaped like a disc, ...

Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this at my age, but I feel like the kid left out at recess. I am in my late 40s, married with kids, a steady job and a calendar that looks full from the outside. But inside I feel lonely. I have plenty of “friendly” people in my life. We chat at ...

Dear Heloise: I have enjoyed your (and your mother's) column for decades and currently read it in the Colorado Springs Gazette. I was recently upset by the person who recommended not giving to charities because the money all went to administration costs. This is simply not true. There are ...

Dear Annie: I previously worked with a woman, "Loretta," who I've maintained a relationship with for over 20 years. We were never close, meeting-for-lunch type friends — more of a talk-once-a-month type. However, this changed when Loretta experienced financial difficulties, a marital ...