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When is 'soon'?

Annie: I am a 31-year-old woman, and I've been with my boyfriend for five years. We've been talking about marriage for the past two -- talking about it and talking about it. Every time it comes up, it's positive. He tells me he can't wait to marry me. But Annie, the proposal still has not ...

Entertainment schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone. “Red, White and Brew” event with Jeff McNiven from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., and Jack Neumann from 6-9 p.m. * Upper Hand Brewery. Darian Rivera Pop-Up from 1 to 3 p.m. The Day Drinkers band at 6 to 9 p.m. * Vagabond Resort in Rapid River, 3 p.m. – Whiskey Ryan * The Dew Drop in Gladstone, 6 to 9 p.m. – Reflections Band * The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6 to 9 p.m. – Pink Violin Band * Drifa Brewing Co. in Marquette, 6 to 9 p.m. – Local musician Jeff McNiven * Fresh Coast ...

Gauging the temperature of oil

Dear Heloise: I love your column, Heloise. I read it every day! It’s sometimes hard to get an accurate temperature of oil when using a thermometer, especially if there’s only a 1/2 inch of oil in a saute pan. My hint is to dip the end of a wooden spoon into the hot oil. When you see the ...

Try this fun way of making magnets

Dear Heloise: I receive magnetic calendars from charities. After the year has ended, I carefully remove the front picture, leaving the paper backing. I then glue on school pictures of my grandchildren. After the glue dries, I cut out each picture and have fridge magnets of their smiling faces. ...

Married to the tube

Dear Annie: My husband is one of those people who always needs the TV on. Eating dinner? TV on. Getting dressed? TV on. Even working, he'll have it on -- muted if necessary, but on. I'm not anti-TV, but I do feel it steals from the quality time we could be sharing. When we eat, he looks at ...

A father on hold

Dear Annie: My wife (40) and I (53) have been married for almost a year and a half. A few weeks ago, she moved out and took our daughters, ages 3 and 4, with her. When she left, she said they'd be back that evening. They haven't returned. I haven't seen or spoken to my girls in almost a month. ...