Dear Heloise: I wanted to write in with a response to the reader in Ohio who travels frequently. The reader mentioned struggling with people who talk to them and don’t get the hint when they see you have a book to read. Flight attendants have earbuds available for in-flight entertainment, ...

Dear Reader: Many of you wrote in regarding the newly widowed woman who stopped receiving invitations to couples’ gatherings. A great number of you shared similar experiences. Below are a few letters that reflect this. Dear Widowing: The invisibility you feel often grows in proportion to ...

Dear Annie: Several years ago, my wife suffered a stroke. As part of her recovery, her doctor recommended a video game to help improve her hand-eye coordination. At first, it seemed like a great idea; it gave her a sense of accomplishment and helped in her healing. But over time, this ...

I recently took an exciting ride in a spendy vehicle, the kind that comes with a price tag well into the six figures. A Bently? A Rolls? A Dragon spaceship? Nope. It was my neighbor’s combine. Modern combines are a marvel of high technology. Their cabs feature multiple touch screens, ...

Last month, Hurricanes Milton and Helene devastated parts of the southern United States. As families evacuated and started to rebuild, firefighters, police officers, and emergency personnel were a constant presence including the Minnesota National Guard who went down to help. This is what our ...

Dear Heloise: There has been quite a bit of discussion regarding lost house keys. The easiest way to avoid losing your keys is not having keys in the first place! You can get around this by buying a deadbolt lock for your house that has a combination pad. If you have one, all you have to do ...