Dear Heloise: I just read Loyal Reader's complaint about her grandson being unprepared to handle finances or write in cursive. First, let's talk about the cursive. It isn't necessary anymore. If you want him to know how to sign his name, you should teach him, but most things are signed ...
Dear Annie: A co-worker of mine is repeatedly late -- late to meetings, late with deadlines, late to answer messages. Every time, she is over-the-top apologetic. She has some elaborate excuse (which could be true, for all I know), apologizes at length, and acknowledges how much her lateness ...
Dear Annie: I never imagined that one of the greatest heartbreaks of my life would be feeling like a stranger to my own grandchildren. My husband and I have two grown children, and we've always been a close family. Or at least I thought we were. Our son and his wife have three beautiful ...
Dear Heloise: I work in retail, and every year, we sell stacks of electric blankets. While these items have their place, you still need to take care in how you use them. I have a short list of things to consider before purchasing an electric blanket: -- Please never use one on an infant or ...
November mornings are always particularly foggy and cold. The deep chill that reminds you that winter is around the corner, for me I always get nostalgic in November. I am nostalgic maybe or most certainly for a place that only exists in my memories. The warm hugs, Grandma’s house so full ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: For several years, I've been dealing with lower back pain (lumbar facet arthritis, disc degeneration and spinal stenosis, as well as right-sided lumbar radiculopathy) and feet pain (plantar fasciitis in both feet). In addition to physical therapy, I've received cortisone shots ...
