Dear Heloise: People often write about lost cellphones and how they recover them. I have a message on my home screen that says: “If you find this phone, please call [my husband’s phone number].” He has the same message on his home screen that lists my phone number. This way, if someone ...

Dear Annie: The town I live in is trying to cut expenses by having amateurs handle the mowing and weed-whacking at our local cemetery. Last year, the professional landscapers left gouge marks on the lower stone of my son’s grave. We were charged for perpetual care when he was buried, so I was ...

Dear Heloise: I’m reading the warnings on my hair dryer. Some of these may seem obvious, but they are good safety hints: The manufacturer recommends unplugging the dryer after each use and not placing it where it can fall into the tub, toilet or sink. Don’t use it while bathing or near ...

Dear Annie: I’m in a strange situation with my co-worker, “Jordan.” We’ve worked together for three years and have always had a friendly, joking rapport. Lately, though, his comments have crossed a line -- not inappropriate in a HR sense, but overly personal. He teases me about being ...

Dear Annie: I formed a close bond with my former daughter-in-law when she married my son. Even after their divorce -- due to his addiction and abuse -- she and the kids lived with us for a while, and we remained close. Over the years, I supported her through abusive relationships, helped care ...

Dear Heloise: Sharon’s letter was about the importance of teaching one’s children to swim well and to practice excellent water safety in general. My husband and I were not only good swimmers but worked as lifeguards as teens. We chose not to install our backyard pool until each of our four ...