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 AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, ...

Dear Heloise: Going from room to room, then forgetting what I went in there for is a common occurrence. My tip for remembering is to recite a keyword in my head as I go from one room to the other so that when I get in there, instead of wondering what I came in there for, the keyword will remind ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 44-year-old autistic man living in Montana. I am happily involved with a woman who has five kids, ages 12 to 24. My question is about breaking unhealthy patterns. Growing up, my family often held grudges against me for my past mistakes, even when I’ve admitted my faults ...

Dear Annie: My sister, “Renee,” and I have always been close, but things changed after she had a baby last year. I was genuinely happy for her, and I’ve tried to be supportive -- dropping off meals, babysitting when I can, texting to check in. But ever since the baby was born, she’s ...

Dear Heloise: I just read the letter where L.N. made memorable pillows for her grandchildren out of her deceased husband’s shirts. What a wonderful idea! When my husband passed, we had many pictures. These were from the time when you could not see them on the camera and had to get them all ...

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 ...