NIAGARA, Wis. — Having been born in 1951, I came of age in the 1960s. While I spent most of that decade with my nose in books studying well into the evening hours, I generally came downstairs and visited with my mother in front of Johnny Carson before I went to bed. Once I was in college, ...
Dear Annie: I’m overwhelmed with anger and resentment. My 86-year-old mom, who has lived in the same town as me for 30-plus years, blindsided me by announcing she was moving an hour and a half north to live with my brother. My husband and I have taken care of her — and my father when he ...
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — The Enchanted Doll Club of the Northwoods will meet earlier than usual in November because of the holiday. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the meeting room of the Kalmar Senior Center, 1011 N. Railroad St. in Eagle River. The theme will be “Celebrating ...
Dear Heloise: As we approach the holiday season, I’d like to remind your readers that gifting someone with a puppy or kitten may seem like a good idea to some, but you should really stop and think about it for a minute. Here are a few ideas to consider: — A lot of children ask for a pet ...
Dear Annie: I was married for 30 years, and some of them were very happy. The man I fell in love with was joyful and excited about life. Over time he grew bitter and withdrawn and critical about nearly everything I did. We tried counseling twice. In the end, we were two people who were no ...
