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Love letters and more for Valentine’s Day

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope it is filled with lots of love, laughter and joy. Below are some famous quotes about love. “Doubt thou the stars are fire; Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar; But never doubt I love.” -- William ...

Seeking harmony in the household

Dear Annie: I have been married for 23 years. This is the second marriage for both of us. My wife has a couple of so-called friends who I have bad vibes about. In the first case, her friend “Carolyn” called my father a loser. I told her off, and when my wife questioned her, she denied it, ...

Rubber bands serve as reminders

Dear Heloise: Whether it is a spare ketchup bottle, a garlic powder spice container or a box of crackers, everyone usually has that “extra something” in their pantry waiting to be used and moved to the front of the kitchen cabinet. So, when I buy more than one of something, I put a rubber ...

Keeping my brain fit

I like Terry Helget. He’s a friend. But sometimes I hate Terry. Terry didn’t mean us any harm. Knowing we were lifelong baseball fans, he introduced a group of us to Immaculate Grid. That is an online, daily game. It’s not for the casual fan. It’s for the fan who devotes each summer ...

Beware of unhealthy behaviors in relationships

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching it is important to discuss what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like. Oftentimes, things that may initially be seen as “cute” or “romantic” can lead to unhealthy behaviors in relationships. Something that might start out as innocent ...

Unsettled by friend’s mid-divorce behavior

Dear Annie: For three years, my husband and I got really close with another couple. But in the last year, our friend’s marriage hit a rough patch. She’s been acting different -- bragging, being arrogant and talking a lot about meeting other guys. Now she’s going through a divorce, and ...