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One-sided connection with sister

Dear Annie: My sister “Michelle” and I used to be close, but things changed after she had her second child. She rarely returns my calls and only texts if I reach out first. When we do talk, it’s always short, and she seems distracted or annoyed. I’ve offered to help with the kids or ...

Host a tea party with all the kids

Dear Heloise: After reading the suggestion about gifting a child's tea set to a grandmother with a new granddaughter, I just had to say that any grandchild would love tea parties! I started tea parties with my granddaughter, but the boys felt very excluded (which they were at first). Now I do ...

Briefs for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025

Immanuel church rummage sale ESCANABA — Immanuel Lutheran Church will have its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 600 S. Lincoln Road, next to the Christian Park Center. Clothing, household items, furniture, toys and more will be available. Come before or after the craft ...

Walking on eggshells

Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and the mother of five grown children. I raised them mostly on my own after my divorce, and those years were not easy. There were slammed doors, late nights waiting up and more than a few tearful arguments. My daughters, especially during their teenage years, could ...

Stockpiling food for the winter

Dear Heloise: It comes as no surprise that groceries are getting a lot more expensive. Where I live, we are often snowed in for a few days during the winter, or the roads get so bad that it's nearly impossible to get to a grocery store. So, starting in September, I begin to stockpile food that ...

Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive

Something has changed for "Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The magazine's pick was announced Monday night on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." Bailey takes the mantle from "The Office" and "Jack Ryan" star ...