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Balancing respect in an interfaith relationship

Dear Annie: I never thought I would be writing to an advice column, but here I am, because my heart is full and my mind is spinning. I am a Catholic woman in my early 30s, and I have fallen deeply in love with a wonderful man who is Jewish. He is kind, thoughtful, funny and steady in a way ...

Using an electric fan in the kitchen

Dear Heloise: I have several hints for multiple ways to use a 5-inch electric fan on a kitchen counter. You can use it to cool off closed containers of warm food before storing them in a fridge or freezer. You can place a paper towel under a colander and use the fan to dry washed grapes, ...

Briefs for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rocks Lions & Legion breakfast rescheduled ESCANABA - The Rock Lions and Legion St. Patrick's Day breakfast buffet that was to be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon (note the new hours) has been rescheduled due to weather. It will now be held Sunday, March 22, at the club, 14454 M-35 in ...

Sending St. Patrick’s Day blessings

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today has a funny way of sneaking past the noise and landing somewhere tender. Yes, there are parades and pints and an impressive amount of green, but underneath all that is something quieter: a tradition of wishing one another ...

Briefs for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Rocks Lions & Legion breakfast rescheduled ESCANABA - The Rock Lions and Legion St. Patrick's Day breakfast buffet that was to be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon (note the new hours) has been rescheduled due to weather. It will now be held Sunday, March 22, at the club, 14454 M-35 in ...

Prepping big dinners ahead of time

Dear Heloise: For years, I hosted Thanksgiving for my husband's family, which usually consisted of around 15-20 guests. Some brought a dish, but I prepared my dishes ahead of time and kept them in Crock-Pots with liners, including the turkey. I have several Crock-pots of different sizes that ...