Dear Heloise: The concern over the lack of thank-you notes in today’s society is ongoing, and the solution seems elusive. Thank-you notes suffer from being categorized as old-fashioned and passe, but expressing gratitude never goes out of style. Instead of forcing, bribing and otherwise ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for a long time, and he is a great guy. However, when it comes to my 80-year-old mom, it’s another story. Mom has dementia and says many things that are incorrect or confusing. My husband constantly corrects her in a condescending way. I know ...

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 Dr. Roach: Would you please address the dangers of untreated sleep apnea? Also, what do people do when they are unable to tolerate a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine? I know that surgery is an option, but most times, it can be unsuccessful. -- Anon. Answer: Obstructive ...

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 ...

Dear Annie: I have a very dear friend who is like family. I am 20 years older than she is, and at times I feel more like a surrogate mother than a big sister. I know she has mental health problems, including anger management, trust issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder and, at times, I think, ...