Dear Heloise: Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite excuses to feed a crowd — chips, salsa, tacos, the works! The aftermath? Less exciting. Greasy platters and salsa-covered dishes took the better part of an hour to clean after guests left. Now every serving tray and basket gets lined with ...
Dear Annie: I have had a close friend for 44 years. We have been through marriages, children, illnesses, holidays, losses and all the ordinary ups and downs that come with a friendship that lasts nearly half a century. That is why something very small has hurt me more than I ...
Dear Heloise: I subscribe to the print and digital versions of the San Antonio Express-News. While I sincerely like being able to access the digital edition when I travel, I see two main drawbacks to it: First, I do almost all of the daily puzzles, and printing them out is a hassle — and ...
Dear Annie: My sister moved in with our parents in the family home. After my mother sadly passed away, my father and sister continued living there together. Over time, my sister seemed to take over the running of the household. She even had the telephone disconnected, and there were other ...
Dear Heloise: I noticed that my dog was constantly licking his feet; I’m not certain, but it could be due to allergies, irritation, or contact with something from outdoors. It took a lot of trial and error to find relief. I tried several products for my 95-pound Chocolate Lab, and then I ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I took in five siblings after both of their parents died, even though we were already raising a large family of our own. Overnight, our lives changed. The children were 7, 9, 12, 13 and 15 when they came to us, and we did our best to give them safety, stability and ...
