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New mother-to-be seems ungrateful

Dear Heloise: I hear a lot of talk about gender reveal parties, but where I’m from, there are far too many ungrateful mothers-to be. At a recent baby shower, the mom-to-be opened a box with one of the most beautiful white baby blankets I’ve ever seen. The woman who gave the gift told the ...

How to deal with a smother mother

Dear Annie: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She expects me to answer every call immediately and freaks out if I’m unavailable, often roping in my cousin to text me if I don’t respond since my mom doesn’t know ...

Supplements for diabetes don’t show a benefit in larger studies

Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with prediabetes over 30 years ago. My parents had diabetes. I just turned 84, and my weight is 135 pounds. I am 5 feet and 3.5 inches tall. I watch my diet and take four blood pressure pills, and my blood pressure is under control. My cholesterol is very low ...

Losing my son to a toxic love

Dear Annie: I need some advice. My son got married three years ago to a woman we didn’t know about. He never brought her over to introduce her to us. Didn’t even tell us he got married. He stopped speaking to us. Then, when my husband died, my son asked if I got any insurance money. That ...

Rinsing recyclables in dishwater

Dear Heloise: I, too, live in Tucson, Arizona, and follow the same ritual for rinsing recyclables in dishwater as J.B. I also put some items in the dishwasher when there is room. Most loads always have a spot or two where a dish or cup may not fit, but a recyclable might. I enjoy your column ...

Regional Calendar

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today Marshall Sunrise Rotary, 7 a.m., Marshall ...