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Bridging the gap with daughters-in-law

Dear Annie: My husband and I are the proud grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters. “Lila” is 20 months old and the daughter of our son “Michael” and his wife, “Emily.” “Sophie” is 10 months old and the daughter of our other son “Daniel” and his wife, “Grace.” We love both girls dearly and feel so fortunate to have them in our lives. But I am having a difficult time with how our daughters-in-law are managing visits and time with us as grandparents. It feels as though we are constantly walking on eggshells, trying to be respectful and supportive, yet we ...

What not to do with old/new pipes

Dear Heloise: There is no time to put grease or oils down a sink with old or new pipes! You pour off what you can as noted in a previous column, then wipe the pan with gently used paper napkins or towels that have been set aside. Throw the napkins away afterward. The little residue left on the pan is handled by detergent and hot water. You won’t have any more pipe worries this way. Two asides: Do not throw floss in the toilet. If your pipes are old, the floss gets caught, builds up, and eventually causes a blockage. In the trash it goes! The second is to please ask your plumbing ...

Left out in love

Dear Annie: My best friend recently started dating someone new, and ever since, she’s become distant. We used to talk daily; now I’m lucky if she texts back within a week. When we do hang out, he always tags along, even for things we used to do just the two of us. I’m happy she’s found someone she likes, but I miss our friendship. I tried mentioning it once, and she just laughed and said, “Don’t be jealous!” I wasn’t trying to start a fight; I just wanted her to know I feel left out. Should I bring it up again or just let it go? -- Third Wheel Dear Third Wheel: ...

Try this fix for a tricky mousepad

Dear Heloise: I have read your column in the Dayton Daily News for years and have put many of the tips to use in my home. I’m a senior citizen, and I’ve had difficulty moving the screen pointer on my laptop using the mousepad. The pointer will not budge, or it will slide over the spot where I want it to be. I found that if I wrap a rubber band around my fingertip, I have control of the pointer again. My best friend used this tip to move the pointer on her touch screen, and it worked great for her, too. -- Nancy, in Brookville, Ohio KILLING MOSQUITOES Dear Heloise: We’ve found ...

WEEKEND AT THE FAIR

Schmidt wins pair of Minnesota Junior Golf Prep Tour events

Submitted photo/ information Ethan Schmidt, 12 years old of New Ulm, recently won two Minnesota Jr Golf Prep Tour events in the 10- to 12-year-old old division. The first came July, 14 in Spicer, Minnesota, at the Little Crow Golf Resort Oaks Course. Schmidt shot a +6 (42) and hung on to ...