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November icing over

ESCANABA — Ice sparkles on a puddle. Frost paints the ferns and the ground. A few last hanging apples sweeten on the treetops. November was once known as the “month of freezing over”. November, the eleventh month of the year, is a mighty month in Upper Michigan. Often over shadowed by deer hunting season, November has much to offer the outdoors folks. As flashy and brilliant October is, with its colorful leaves, November brings on a somber, serious masterpiece of contrast. November is like in the olden days, switching from color film to black and white film. Goodbye autumn ...

What are ‘artificial’ ingredients?

Dear Heloise: I have a recipe for some cookies that are made with a raspberry muffin mix. This particular mix contains artificial raspberries, per the list of ingredients. What are they, and are they safe to eat? This "artificial" ingredient has kept me from making them. -- Anni, via ...

Tied up in shame

Dear Annie: I'm a 31-year-old woman and have managed a small business for four years. I'm stern but fair, very capable and very attractive. I've dealt successfully with skepticism and flirtation, and I have always maintained my dignity and friendliness. A few days ago, however, I had an ...

A pizza cutter can be a handy gift

Dear Heloise: As a shower gift before my wedding, a friend of mine gave me a pizza cutter. I smiled and said, "Thank you." We eat pizza, so I knew it'd get some use. And it sure did! I cut brownies, cookies, noodles, play clay, and a couple of ribbons, and I even opened some boxes with it! ...

When keepsakes become hard to keep

Dear Annie: My husband and I are empty nesters, and we've begun the very slow process of downsizing our home. I wasn't expecting it to be so emotional. Going through decades of family memories has been harder than I imagined. I just can't believe how quickly time goes by. I admit I'm a bit ...

Sounding off on cursive and more

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 ...