Dear Heloise: It is customary, particularly in small communities, to take food to a family who recently had a loved one pass away. I have another suggestion to add onto this: Also take paper goods, such as toilet paper, paper plates and cups, as well as disposable silverware. This will make ...

Dear Readers: A number of you wrote in in response to “Tired of Being Scared at Work and at Home,” about the 26-year-old woman who was struggling with how to handle a co-worker she suspects of stalking her. Below are some of your helpful insights. Dear Annie: Your answer to “Tired of ...

Valentine’s Day — the national holiday that commonly involves expressing heartfelt sentiments with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates — is upon us. Finding a fitting Valentine gift for your Significant Other can be problematic if you have been in a relationship for a long time. It’s ...

Dear Annie: I have three kids and four bonus kids. They are all adults and living great lives. Most of them live in the same city as my husband and me. We want to downsize and move to a quieter town, but I don’t want to move far away from them. I like the connection of them coming for the ...

Dear Heloise: I thought you should know that I just bought a new range with a convection oven (an LG), and the manual specifically cautions not to put foil in the bottom for spills, as it will interfere with the heating and damage the surface. Thank you for all your great advice! -- Dick ...

Dear Annie: When I was 4 years old, my father went to work one day and my mother’s “friend” came to visit us. We had a nice lunch; her friend showed me how he could make smoke rings with his cigarettes and could pull a quarter out of my ear. He bounced me on his knee and was so much fun. ...