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When a snub becomes a breaking point

Dear Annie: My daughter-in-law and I have never had a good relationship, but we tolerate each other because of my son. I have tried to be a good mother-in-law. I never visit unannounced. When my DIL had surgery for breast cancer, I took her to her appointments, and I was even the one to go ...

New at the Library

New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Coben, Harlan. Nobody’s Fool (Detective Kierce #2) Cosimano, Elle. Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave (Finlay Donovan #5) Daniels, BJ. River Wild (Powder River #4) Dodd, Christina. Girl Anonymous Donaghue, Emma. The Paris ...

Don’t pop the trunk to find your car

Dear Heloise: I believe you wrote a hint years ago about finding your car in a crowded parking lot -- just pop the trunk! I use it every time I go to a large supermarket or the mall. Thanks! -- Carolyn W., via email Carolyn, in a place where you trust everyone, it might be safe, but today you ...

Seeing the red flags she can’t

Dear Annie: My best friend, “Claire,” has been dating her boyfriend, “Jay,” for three years. I really liked him when they first started dating, but lately, she’s been confiding in me about some things that are making me a little nervous. For example: Jay goes through her phone, gets ...

Making a garage sale enjoyable

Dear Heloise: Here’s my bit on the recent chain on garage sales. I figured there are two reasons to have a garage sale: to get rid of stuff and to have fun. So, when someone offers me $2.50 for an item that I’d marked $3, I shake my head and say, “Nothing doing! I won’t take a penny ...

I’m always there for her — but what about me?

Dear Annie: My best friend, “Sarah,” and I have been close since college, but lately, our friendship feels one-sided. She’s going through a rough time; she broke up with her boyfriend, she hates her job and she’s been struggling with anxiety. I’ve been there for her every step of the ...