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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 ...

Everyone’s therapist – but who listens to me?

Dear Annie: I enjoy reading your advice and hope you have some for me. I’ve always been the person people come to with their problems. I’m told I’m a good listener, likely because of my own counseling journey. I often suggest therapy or AA to others, especially when addiction is involved. I grew up in an abusive, alcoholic environment and have seen lives destroyed by alcohol -- friends who’ve died, one who killed his girlfriend while driving drunk, and my best friend’s husband, who was killed by a drunk driver. I’ve worked hard to move past those memories, so I don’t ...

New genealogy books

If you’re working on your genealogy, be sure to put your name on the holds list for the following new books. In the meantime, look around the 929.1 section in the nonfiction area for many more genealogy resources. “Big Book of Genealogy Lists” by Thomas Macentee (929.1 MacEntee) “Welcome to The Big Book of Genealogy Lists, your essential companion to navigating the world of historical documents and family records. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or someone just beginning to explore your family roots, you’ve likely encountered puzzling abbreviations, archaic terms, or ...