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Reader submits two hints in one

Dear Heloise: If you’re given flowers, set them in front of a mirror. The bouquet will look twice as large. While at thrift sale, seek vases of various sizes. Every room should have some red color because it brings the room to life. You can also pick one color to use in three places in each ...

Haunted by granddaughter’s addiction and death

Dear Annie: Our granddaughter had been on drugs for several years. She had been in and out of jail and rehabs. She had two children, ages 1 and 2. She basically abandoned them, so we all decided tough love and prayer were the answer. She was found by the side of the road where someone dumped ...

Learning it’s OK to lean on others

Dear Annie: Please give me your opinion. I am an 84-year-old widow. I have one child, a son, and one grandchild in town. My other children live hours away. I no longer drive. I am financially independent and have someone to come clean twice a month, drive me to run errands, go to the doctor, do ...

Take a look at these traveling hints

Dear Heloise: Since I travel about 99 days a year for my job, I’ve learned a few tricks that might be of help to others who travel. I’d like to pass these hints along to your readers: 1. If your hotel curtains don’t close all the way, take one of the pant hangers and clip the curtains ...

Family troubles leaving me at a loss

Dear Annie: It has recently come to my attention that my middle adult son has molested my adult daughter when she was 8 years old. She broke down and told me tearfully last week. She is now 23, and he is 31. And I am completely at a loss of how I should feel, think, react. I’m basically an ...

Manage bank info on your phone

Dear Heloise: I start my day with your column and enjoy all of the hints. I recently read a hint about credit card protection where the reader suggested going to the bank to set up and receive text messages when a credit card is used. It isn’t necessary to go to the bank. This can all be ...