To the editor: The New Ulm Just for Kix held its winter show Sunday afternoon Dec. 17. It was an amazing hour of wholesome family entertainment. I cannot imagine the hours of time and dedication including patience required to put something like this together. Thank you participants, coaches ...
Dear Heloise: Every year, I’ve had to clean out my rather large pantry at least four or five times a year. We live out in the country, so we always buy groceries in bulk. As clean as I tried to keep my pantry, weevils and other creepy-crawlies got into packages of food. In the end, I’d have ...
Dear Annie: I truly enjoy reading your column. At times, they are funny and really do make me laugh, and nearly always I can relate to certain situations that people write to you about. I am 28 years old and work at a middle school with children with learning disabilities. I have been at my job ...
Dear Heloise: Here is a hint in time for the holidays, but good to consider anytime. When groups get together, we often toast each other with our glasses as a form of greeting and good luck. But what should you do if you have a crystal wine glass? Ring it instead, as in “ringing in the New ...
Dear Annie: I have found myself pregnant again, seven years after my first pregnancy. I allowed myself to have fun on vacation and came home pregnant. The second party is aware and unbothered. And that bothers me. I’ve been ignored and disregarded while carrying this child. I attend my ...
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 ...