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Briefs for Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Rock craft show seeks ­vendors ROCK — Vendors and crafters are sought for a craft show at the Lions Club in Rock planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4. If interested, call Marie Chartier at 906-356-2015. Eskymo meeting shifted ESCANABA — The next meeting of the non-profit Eskymo ...

Held hostage by fear

Dear Annie: I suffer from severe anxiety over everything. I am and have been on medication for some time and I do see a therapist, but nothing seems to help. I have my share of issues, but my mind always jumps to the worst possible outcomes. In December, I had a hemorrhage. The doctors gave ...

Try this cutting board technique

Dear Heloise: I read your column every day in the Houston Chronicle. I love it. I have a cutting board hint. I use the juice groove around the edges to hold roundish vegetables or fruit and cut them. They don't slip or move around because the groove anchors them. I use this hack for cutting ...

Briefs for Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025

Eagles breakfast on Sunday ESCANABA — Escanaba Eagles 1088 will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 608 Ludington St. For more information, call the club after 4 p.m. at 906-786-3451. Rock craft show seeks ­vendors ROCK — Vendors and crafters are sought for a craft show at ...

When ambition and emotions clash

Dear Annie: I’ve been dating a man, “Daniel,” for about a year. He’s kind, reliable and has a great relationship with his family. I care about him a lot, but there’s something that keeps nagging at me. He’s never been very ambitious. He works a steady job, pays his bills, but ...

Oops, it was the wrong person

Dear Heloise: When composing an email, write the entire message, review it, then fill in the recipient's name. This avoids unintentionally sending the wrong message to the wrong person. (I learned this the hard way.) — Jeanne T., in Cleveland, Ohio JUST ROLLING ALONG Dear Heloise: In ...