Dear Annie: My dad died of lung cancer a few years ago, and because of that, I abhor smoking in all its forms. The problem is I just discovered my boyfriend, who is a nurse, has been secretly vaping behind my back. I was shocked and upset not so much that he did it (which is bad enough) but ...
Dear Heloise: Pet hair embeds itself deep into fabric fibers, making the removal of it especially difficult. Before you go straight to washer, tumble furry items in the dryer on air-only (no heat) for about 10 minutes with a dryer sheet. The dryer loosens fur and static, and most of it ...
May 19, 2026 Melinda Teske, Kingsford Lois Outcelt, Niagara, Wis.
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat Ladies will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenleaf Sports Bar & Grill in Iron Mountain.
Dear Heloise: We enjoy your tips and knowledge, but we do have a comment regarding the person that only uses the store wipes when leaving the store. My husband and I are both military veterans and shop at our local base commissary (grocery store). Whenever we shop there (or other stores), we ...
May 18, 2026 Gary Proudfit, Iron Mountain
