NEW ULM — The 1st Annual Resident Artist Showcase began Friday at The Grand Center for Arts and Culture. Resident artists of 2024 stay for two weeks in New Ulm, creating prints in the Cellar Press. Featured artists are Elizabeth MacMillan, Eliza Ploghoft, Willow Gentile, Charlie Putnam, ...
Dear Annie: I’m a high school senior worried about my future. I still haven’t found a major I really want to do, and I’m running out of time. Animation/art is my passion, but I don’t want to get my degree in it. I haven’t found anything else I’m interested in pursuing. I want to make money without selling my soul to do something I’d hate. How can I find something useful to get my degree in? -- Stressed Dear Stressed: As a high school senior, you’re definitely not running out of time. It’s great that you have a passion -- many people have to work for years before ...
Dear Heloise: I receive a big stack of notepads, 30-40 calendars, and stacks of greeting cards, including those that are blank inside to write notes. I take them to assisted living homes for their patients, as well as hospice organizations and domestic violence resale shops. I sort the cards depending on their greetings. These people have restricted incomes and can’t afford to buy these items. If you want to donate money, a stamp on the envelopes is really appreciated. -- June F., in Arkansas GLUE TRAPS Dear Heloise: I love your column and really appreciate your advocacy for ...
Dear Annie: I lost my husband 10 years ago. He was a great man, and we had a good marriage for over 30 years. It took me a while (seven years) to date, and when I did, I met a guy who was seven years older than me and twice divorced, but I was very attracted to him, and he was to me. We spent six months together, and then I left for the winter, but we flew back and forth and reunited again and it was like no time had passed. Then he found out he had multiple myeloma. His sister called to tell me because I was on a trip and he was in the hospital. He went through stem cell treatment and ...
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 once-helpful activity has grown into a serious phone addiction. She now spends close to eight hours a day on her phone, playing games and scrolling endlessly. She eats her meals with the phone right in front of her, hardly noticing me or anything else around her. I try to engage her in conversation, but ...
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 to unlock your door is enter a four- to six-digit code, and the door unlocks.There is still a key hole for folks who feel like they have to carry a key. But I have not carried a house key in 20 years. In fact, I don’t even know where my house key is! These locks are available at any hardware ...
