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Missing intimacy in an otherwise good marriage

Dear Annie: I've been married for 27 years, and by most measures we have a good, steady life. We're healthy, financially secure and get along well. There's no infidelity or drama. The problem is there's no romance or passion either. I've started to feel deeply lonely in my marriage. My ...

Trumpet swans reclaim Michigan wetlands

ESCANABA- Swans are found in fairy tales. Swan Lake is a beautiful ballet. Even the “ugly duckling” turned out to be a swan! In my childhood days, swans were found only in books and romantic movies. But in the last few decades, thanks to Little Bay de Noc, I’ve come to learn that ...

Briefs for Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

St. Anthony raffle winner ESCANABA – Dave and Carol Carlson of Wells are the winners of the St. Anthony of Padua calendar raffle for the week of Feb. 2, receiving the weekly prize of $100. Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA - The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 27, dated Feb. 3, is Chico Way of Wells. Christopher Reynolds' campaign announcement ESCANABA - Christopher Reynolds will host his first official campaign announcement today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Drifters Restaurant in Escanaba. Open to the public, the event will feature Reynolds ...

House of Ludington nostalgia

Editor's note: The following was written by a former Delta County resident who is now based in Houghton. One of the things about getting older is suffering loss. As you age, you lose people, either through death, circumstances, geography or just life. The person I considered my best friend, the best man at my wedding nearly thirty years ago, is someone that I haven't seen or spoken to in more than a decade. We didn't have a falling out; there is no animosity. He now lives in another state and there's little opportunity, or frankly little reason, for us to connect. We've lost each other ...

Using sticky notes for grocery lists

Dear Heloise: I use my lined sticky notes for my grocery lists. I just stick it on the buggy handle, and I don't lose my list or my buggy! -- Elizabeth Henry, via email CHARITY NAVIGATOR Dear Heloise: Here's a hint for all who want to consider making donations. There is a website called ...

A holiday gift that left a mark

Dear Annie: We have one son who is married and has two beautiful children. At Christmas time, I go all out to make sure that I gift the grands things I know they will enjoy and appreciate. We also exchange gifts with my son and daughter-in-law. This past year, it was an Omaha Steaks ...