Be kind. It’s often a lesson that people are taught from their earliest moments in life. Parents and teachers instill those words in their children and students and give them tools to do so. Perhaps you remember hearing share your toys, hold the door, mind your matters. These are all ...

Two situations from the past year stand out in my mind as far as how much computers and mobile devices have changed our lives. The first occurred when I went to one of my favorite takeout places. I wasn’t sure what I wanted, so I asked about a special. I was told that their specials are ...

Dear Heloise: My hint regards the busy store clerks who work during this time of year. Whether I park far away or nearby, I always pick up a stray cart, or even one in the cart corral, and take it into the store. I often park at the far end of the lot to get some steps in, and there are often ...

Dear Annie: I’m frustrated with my sister-in-law and the way that she plans the holidays that she hosts or organizes. Generally, what happens is that she will reach out to the family to see what will work for everyone. We’ll make any other plans around the agreed-upon plan. Then, closer to ...

Dear Heloise: I’m 90 years old, and I’ve been saving bits of soap for years and wondered if you could tell me a way to process and use them again. Soap was hard to come by earlier in my life, so I hate to throw them out. I read your column daily. -- Helen K., Lawndale, California Helen, ...

Dear Annie: I am about to get married to a woman I am still madly in love with, five years after we first met. Within two months after our first date, we told each other we were in love with each other and wanted to date each other exclusively. Yet, within four months, she was lying to me, ...