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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 ...

Briefs for Friday, Sept. 19, 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 relationships shift

Dear Annie: My sister “Claire” and I have always been close, but things have shifted since she had her first baby eight months ago. I understand that motherhood changes things, but lately I feel like I’ve been pushed to the sidelines. Every conversation revolves around the baby, and when ...

It’s time for tea!

Dear Heloise: When a baby girl is due, I give the grandmother to-be a traveling tea set. It is for a first-time grandmother to congratulate her on her new title and set the stage for special tea times together in the coming years! -- Dave and Corrinne Berkland, in Universal City, Texas SPARE ...

Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

Car, bike show in Gladstone GLADSTONE — American Legion Post 71 Gladstone will have a Classic Cars & Bike Show from 4-8 p.m. today, rain or shine. The event will have live music by Bad Dog, 50/50 raffles, bucket raffles, food and refreshments, along with bike/car participation prize. ...