Dear Annie: My husband and I host Easter brunch every year for both sides of the family -- about 16 people total. I cook a big frittata, a glazed ham, homemade rolls and a salad or two. My problem is my sister-in-law, "Brenda." For the past four years, she has signed up to bring dessert. And ...

ESCANABA - Ella plucked the last warm brown speckled egg from the nest. The hen cackled her protest, but now she had a baker’s dozen in her wicker basket. Ella practically skipped with joy down the muddy path from the chicken coop to the house. Four sets of dark brown half Russian eyes ...

Dear Annie: My otherwise extremely well-mannered husband, "Ted," has developed an unspeakably disgusting habit, and I need help addressing it. The backstory: About a year ago, there was an accident involving Ted, his brother and a couple of our nephews, which resulted in Ted losing five ...

Dear Heloise: More drivers notice cars that only have one working head- light. Years ago, fixing a headlight meant buying a bulb, unscrewing it, and replacing it in minutes. Today, many vehicles require the removal of panels or bumper parts to access the bulb. Several friends recently ...

Dear Heloise: I know you warn people never to give out their personal information, but since this past Christmas, I have been blasted with phone calls from callers who claim to be from some fake government agency and are checking to see if I’m gullible enough to give out information about my ...

Dear Annie: My spouse and I chose to raise our kids in a neighborhood with excellent schools and a strong sense of community. The downside is that it's also a very affluent area, and many of the families around us are far wealthier than we are. We work hard and live comfortably enough, but we ...