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Dear Heloise: Amid all of this discussion about physical newspapers, to my knowledge, none of your readers has suggested a big downside to printed newspapers: They are dirty. After reading the paper, my hands were always black from the easily transferrable ink. I really enjoy reading your column in the Whittier Daily News on my computer. — Loix M., via email

MORE ON DIGITAL PAPERS

Dear Heloise: I loved Bob Meagher’s contribution on the advantages of subscribing to the electronic-only edition of the daily newspaper. I have been doing this for five or six years now, reading from the Arizona Daily Star app on my 10-inch tablet (a perfect size for optimum reading, in my opinion). I transferred to the digital-only subscription when the monthly bill for the paper delivery rose to $40 per month, and I haven’t looked back.

With a tablet, I can change the size of the type by zooming in or viewing it in text mode (great for seniors), see all pictorials in high-definition color, go back to one month’s worth of daily issues (and even farther back on my laptop), make other tweaks, and easily read the paper by holding it in my hand and swiping away!

Beyond these things, I don’t have to worry about collecting and recycling stacks of papers! And I can see the latest breaking news by going to the Star’s web page. This is important since news from a paper edition is already old by the time it’s delivered!

Disadvantages? I can think of none other than nostalgia, although I must say that I don’t actually miss it all! Crossword puzzles? I print out the Sunday one from my laptop! In addi-tion, I believe that most importantly, I am contributing to local journalism through my paid electronic subscription. Thanks for your excellent column! — Jeff St. Clair, in Tucson, Arizona

PRETTY CLOTH SACKS

Dear Heloise: In regard to Elaine, who asked what to do with linens that are packed in pretty cloth sacks, I use my fabric sacks to pack underclothes when going on a trip. I make sure to take an empty one as well, and as items become dirty, I put them in the empty one. Just make sure that all your bags look different or mark them with a fabric marker. — L.J.M., in Cincinnati

DOES IT EVEN MATTER?

Dear Heloise: Why would someone be so concerned whether their top sheet was perfectly centered? With all thatwehavetodoinadayoraweek, especially if we work outside our homes, why obsess over something so small as a perfectly centered sheet? If anyone complains about their top sheet not being exactly centered, then tell them to start making their own bed! There are many important events in our lives, but centered sheets don’t even rank among the top 100. — Linda-Jo, in Newberry, South Car- olina

PET PAL

Dear Heloise: Please allow me to introduce my bestest friend ever — Mr. Willy Nelsun Cosby. Willy is a full-blooded male Pomeranian. His birthday is June 12, 2021. (The same day as his human brother, except his brother’s is in 2001.) — Cassy Musgrave, via email

Readers, to see Willy and our other Pet Pals, go to Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”

Do you have a furry friend to share with our readers? Send a photo and a brief description to Heloise@Heloise.com. — Heloise

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