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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 ...

Should I keep encouraging my parents’ divorce?

Dear Annie: I have never been ignorant to the fact that, in my opinion, my parents’ marriage sucks. My dad is and has always been controlling and domineering. And my mom just exists and really believes it is her job to just be submissive. (These are people married since the 1950s.) But the last couple of years, particularly 2020-present, my dad has really sucked. I’m not sure if he’s going through a midlife crisis or if he is just the worst man ever. He leaves all day and does as he wills. He has come home with new cars (yes, more than one), and she had no say. I’ve seen her ...

Shopping safety

Dear Heloise: I read a hint about what a lady did with her purse when she went shopping. I wanted to add one additional safety measure. When I go shopping, I usually carry a notebook with a pen attached that has my shopping list. I also carry my phone, which has a magnetic case and a magnetic wallet attached that carries my ID, a couple of credit cards, and $20; this all fits in a jean pocket. If I must carry a purse, I have it in a cart in front of me. I use the child safety belts to strap in my closed purse. If someone decides that they want my purse enough to walk off with it, they ...