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Weighed down while husband is worry-free

Dear Annie: I’m writing because I can’t tell if I’m being too sensitive or if I’m finally seeing something I’ve been ignoring for years. I’m 46, married, and we have three kids (two teens and one in college). On paper, our life is good. We’re busy, we’re stable, we show up for ...

Keep flag hems fray-free

Dear Heloise: People spend their hard-earned money on outdoor flags only to have the hems fray in a short time from weather. If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ragged from the elements. I especially like to see the American flag flying ...

Briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026

Bethany Lutheran free store opening ESCANABA — Bethany Lutheran Church, 202 S. 11th St. in Escanaba, will open its free store to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 to 6 p.m. today. Cleaning, hygiene, paper, baby products and more will be available at no cost. There are no eligibility requirements — anyone in need is invited to register with Bethany Lutheran’s volunteers on site. Those attending are asked to use the circle drive entrance to enter. Delta Dems meeting cancelled ESCANABA — The Delta Dems meeting for Wednesday has been cancelled. The group will ...

Glucose monitor can provide information to prediabetic

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old man with an elevated A1C level; I was diagnosed with prediabetes. I feel healthy but have struggled to lose weight. I was wondering what your feeling are on using a glucose monitor. — F.M. ANSWER: A continuous glucose monitor is a device shaped like a ...

Not my friends’ first choice

Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this at my age, but I feel like the kid left out at recess. I am in my late 40s, married with kids, a steady job and a calendar that looks full from the outside. But inside I feel lonely. I have plenty of “friendly” people in my life. We chat at ...

Those who can donate should

Dear Heloise: I have enjoyed your (and your mother's) column for decades and currently read it in the Colorado Springs Gazette. I was recently upset by the person who recommended not giving to charities because the money all went to administration costs. This is simply not true. There are ...