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 Farmers market, 7 a.m. to noon, Marshall ...

Dear Heloise: I have a friend who lives in a lovely home in a warm, humid climate. She employs housekeepers who help her keep it lovely. However, she began smelling a strong, awful odor, and she and her helpers searched all over to try to find out where it was coming from. She finally decided ...

Dear Annie: I have had a few health issues recently. During tests, my doctor incidentally found a mass on my spleen. I asked my husband not to tell anyone, except our kids who are 24 and 33. I found out he told the neighbor down the street. I am upset. I haven’t said anything yet to the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood sugar level is around 150 mg/dL on average without medication. With metformin, I have diarrhea 24 hours a day. I am 82 and very active. I walk about six miles a day on average. I tried to tell my doctor about the severity of my problem, and with a smile, he said, ...

Dear Heloise: I always found it frustrating to find the right place to put the corner of my fitted, solid-color, queen-sized bedsheets. I spent much time twisting the sheet around until I finally found the right corner. Then my mother-in-law gave me a great idea: Permanently place a safety pin ...

Dear Annie: I read your postings in our local newspaper every day, and I’ve noticed that you often tell people to seek help from a professional counselor before making big decisions. I agree this is an important step, but I’ve found that counselors and psychologists are so busy that ...