Dear Annie: I recently started a new job at a software company, and for the most part, I really like it. The work is interesting, my co-workers are friendly, and the company culture is a good fit for me. The only issue is my manager. She has a habit of micromanaging just about everything I do. ...

Dear Heloise: Regarding funeral flowers, I was a funeral director for over 40 years and can tell you that nursing homes and hospitals do not want any flowers that even remotely look like they came from a funeral (for obvious reasons). I did not have the time or vehicle to transport them ...

Flu shot clinic Friday RAPID RIVER — Public Health Delta and Menominee Counties will have a flu clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Rapid River Senior Center, 10574 N. Main St., Rapid River. No appointment is necessary. Medicare, Medicaid, Healthy Michigan and most private insurance ...

Dear Annie: I am an 85-year-old widow living alone. I have three children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In years past, when I was still driving, I would visit regularly and made it a point to stay involved. I helped pay for camps, lessons, pageants, tutors and even household ...

Dear Heloise: I'm a retired senior citizen who became a widower about five years ago. It didn't take me long to realize that I was a complete novice around the house, especially in the kitchen. Then I recalled that my wife often mentioned hints from your column, and this led to my becoming an ...

Elks Auxiliary meeting ESCANABA — The Elks Auxiliary will have its first meeting Thursday. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:45 p.m. and meeting to follow. Call or text Jayne at 906-786-3213 to make reservations or cancellations by noon today. Delta GOP to meet ESCANABA — ...