Dear Heloise: I don't know where you live, but it's a violation of municipal law in many counties and recommended public-safety policies to leave out "safe drinking water" for wildlife. This is harmful for many reasons. For example, it breeds mosquitos that carry potentially life-threatening ...
MANISTIQUE — Memories of a plaster statue that once stood in the hall of a local school were nearly lost, but historians of Manistique tracked down the artwork about eight years ago. During the last week and a half, the sculpture has been under the hands of an art conservator. According ...
Dear Annie: I have been divorced for four years and share custody of my two children, ages 11 and 14. My ex-husband remarried last year, and I truly wanted his new wife to have a good relationship with the kids. At first, I was grateful. She was kind, showed up to their games and made an ...
Dear Heloise: I can't stress enough the use of a hardwood floor cleaner. Don't listen to people who tell you to use vinegar or whatever their favorite cleaner is. Vinegar can dull or damage the finish of naturally stained and sealed hardwood floors. There are other remedies that I've read ...
Dear Heloise: For folks who want to keep their jeans bright, stop washing them. I've had my jeans dry-cleaned for years, and their colors stay as bright as they did when they were new. -- R.J.B., via email R.J.B., yes, you're right that it does help. However, for many of my readers, it's ...
Dear Annie: I have been married to a dear man for more than 40 years, but for much of that time, I have felt as though we are not really a team. My husband can be very kind in practical ways. He will happily run errands, fix things around the house and do small tasks for me. But when I truly ...
