In previous articles, I have covered multiple topics, ranging from self-help/self-awareness, travel, children, patriotism, and family. Today will be focused on family, essentially my mom, as Mothers’ Day is right around the corner. For my family, this true story began decades ago. When my ...

Dear Annie: I'm devastated. My oldest and dearest friend of 50 years visited me recently. We had a good day together, and everything seemed normal. A few hours after she left, I found a letter she left in my bathroom. It said some very hurtful things -- that our friendship was toxic and she ...

ESCANABA- Flowers and plants may be fragile, but they speak powerful words! “Hello, love you, thinking of you, smile," and “Be well” are some of the things flowers say. Mother’s Day and flowers go together like music and lyrics. Roses speak of love, and so do moms. Carnations stand ...

Dear Heloise: I use baby wipes frequently, and I have one package in each of our two bathrooms. After a while, I found that the top sheets would be dry, while the bottom sheets would be swimming in liquid. Now when I use the bathroom, I flip the package. Some packages are flat and get flipped ...

Dear Annie: My dad is turning 73 next month, and my mom is throwing this big party for him. She is begging me to come, but my parents live across the country -- a six-hour plane ride. I work full time and have two kids under 5. My family only takes a trip like this once or twice a year, and if ...

Dear Annie: I am the grandmother of two. My almost-3-year-old granddaughter told me she does not love her "Uncle Dave." I asked her why and she said because he tickles her. Her parents, my son and his wife, push their kids to "give hugs" upon visiting and leaving friends and relatives. I ...