Dear Annie: I am struggling with what feels like a small thing, but it weighs on me. I have several great-nieces and great-nephews, and over the years I’ve tried to remember birthdays with cards, little gifts or even just a phone call. Lately, though, I feel overwhelmed. Between the number of ...

Dear Heloise: I use small paper tags that are hung by a string on each of my clothing hangers. These can be purchased from an office supply store. On one side, I write a short description of the clothing item, such as "long-sleeve black sweater with a V-neck." On the other side, I write the ...

Colorado Yoopers Picnic set LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The annual Colorado Yoopers Picnic will celebrate its 25th anniversary starting at noon Mountain time Saturday at Carl Johnson’s office, 12640 W. Cedar Drive in Lakewood. This gathering is for those who moved from the Upper Peninsula to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would it be risky to take a low dose (20 mg) of over-the-counter lithium orotate to treat cognitive decline? The recent study in the journal Nature recommended waiting for further studies to look at the benefits and risks of taking this compound. Given the promising findings in ...

Dear Annie: I have recently become acquainted with an older gentleman who is about the same age as my father would have been, well over 100. He is surprisingly active for his age, much more than I am, since I deal with some mobility challenges. We have gone out to lunch a few times, and I have ...

Dear Heloise: I wanted to write in regarding the letter from Emillie Webb. I have been married to a plumber for 48 years. He has been in the business over 50 years, and we all know better than to pour grease or oil down the sink. When pouring boiling water down the sink (such as when draining ...