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Never forget airplane etiquette

Dear Heloise: After spending 6 hours on a jet, I feel compelled to write. When flying, please don’t grab the seat in front of you to assist you when standing up. Stand by using your armrests for support. Also, your child kicking the seat in front of them is a no-no. -- Pat, via email STUFF IT Dear Heloise: I stuff my expensive purses and luxury handbags with butcher paper so that they will keep their shape. Do you have any other hints for storage? -- Jennifer J., in Houston Jennifer, before storing the bag, empty it completely and remove any dust or loose particles from it. ...

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 AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 C St. MAFAC Arts Center and Gift Shop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 109 N. 3rd., downtown Marshall. Lyon County Museum, noon.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., 800 East Southview ...

How to avoid onion tears

Dear Heloise: I read your “freezing onions” hint to avoid crying all over them when slicing. I use another method that I have found successful: Wet a paper towel (or several) and place them beneath the onions when slicing. This eliminates the onion fumes that cause the tearing agony. I enjoy your column in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. -- Joe S., in Chester, Virginia WOODEN KEEPSAKES Dear Heloise: To celebrate my children’s first Christmas, I traced their little hands onto balsa wood, cut them out, and painted them. I made ornaments out of them for my Christmas tree! Now every ...

Growing impatient with friend’s ingratitude

Dear Annie: I am struggling with what to do about one of my very best friends who is basically family to me at this point. Throughout our friendship, I have noticed that she does not say “thank you” very often. This includes when a gift is given to her or even when a customer purchases something in person from her small business. When I have sent her stuff in the past, oftentimes I would have to reach out to see if she even received it. When she got married, she did not send thank-you notes to any of her guests. She did not have the best upbringing, and I always wondered if her ...

Weighing whether or not to add a ‘do not resuscitate’ clause

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old man in reasonably good health. The only medications that I take are Eliquis for atrial fibrillation, omeprazole for gastroesophageal reflux disease, and terazosin and finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia. I exercise and remain active and independent. My primary care provider told me on my last visit that now that I am 80, I should seriously consider adding a “do not resuscitate” (DNR) clause to my advanced medical directive. I was told that people over 80 have only about a 5% chance of recovering to the point where they can resume a ...

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 Household Hazardous Waste Facility open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Public Works Building, Marshall. SW MN Arts Council Gallery 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., 509 West Main Street, Marshall. Lyon County Museum 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 201 C St. MAFAC Arts Center and Gift Shop ...