Lifestyles

Dear Heloise: After reading the letter from Pat D. in Irvine, California, about not putting dishes in the dishwasher with dried food on them, I would ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband has four grown children — one from his first marriage; three with his late wife. Talk about drama! Who talks to whom? Who can't ...

(TNS) — Sunburns are common — about a third of Americans get at least one each year — and are, most of the time, mild or treatable. But some burns are...

Dear Heloise: We spend all this energy saving things to recycle, but I wonder just how much of it actually gets recycled. Do you know? Thanks for all ...

DEAR ABBY: Our 23-year-old son, "Ed," was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet -- he even joined a gym and was going ever...

Back when I was a more avid walleye fisherman, I would fish heavily during May and June, then when the bite died off, I would hardly fish for walleye ...

DEAR ABBY: My parents got into an argument because my father saw my mother looking at an old photo of herself from when she was younger. (It had been ...

Dear Heloise: I took my dog to the vet and discovered that he had heartworms. My dog is now on medication to kill the worms, but my vet said dogs shou...

(TNS) — Kenneth Washington, the last surviving cast member of the popular CBS sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” died on July 18. He was 88. Washington joined t...

Bocce is an ancient game that is often compared to games such as bowling, golf and croquet. One thing is for certain, for the members of the IAPC Bocc...

With summer in full swing, many families are hitting the road, heading to the beach, visiting relatives or simply enjoying a well-earned getaway. But ...

Dear Heloise: My husband and I are in the habit of taking our own to-go box with us when we go out to eat. We almost always have leftovers. Just a sim...

DEAR ABBY: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years. Their marriage has been rocky from the start due to her husband's ...

(TNS) — Late for the movies? You'll probably still make it if you're headed to an AMC movie theater. AMC Theatres announced this month it would be put...

Dear Heloise: I bought three blueberry plants, but I've never grown them before. Can you give me a few tips on what to do to keep them in good shape? ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 47-year-old male who is 20 days from being divorced. For the past three months, I have been dating a woman I've known for 26 years. ...

(TNS) — Interest in dog adoptions has soared nationally and locally following the release of the "Superman" summer blockbuster. "Superman," directed b...

DEAR ABBY: I am a divorced man in my 60s. Twelve years ago, a neighbor woman who I'm attracted to popped into my house to have a smoke break out on my...

Dear Heloise: It's that time of year in the Midwest — snake season! Do you or any of your loyal followers have any ideas for keeping snakes away from ...

DuBOIS — During the summer and fall months, people enjoy outdoor activities. Whether playing sports, camping, gardening or hiking, the risk exists for...