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Every year I’ve lived in this house, I’ve gotten a cloth calendar, hung from a dowel. My mother’s mother always had a cloth calendar hanging in the farmhouse kitchen.
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Dear Helaine: My husband and I have been married for more than 30 years, and he’s always handled our bills and finances. I feel terrible that I’ve allowed this to go on as long as it has.
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Dear Doctor: I’m a 60-year-old woman with naturally fair skin. I’ve worked outdoors all of my life -- and now I have the age spots on my face to prove it. Why do they happen?
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Natural disasters can strike at any time. People in the path of such disasters can have their lives turned upside down in a matter of moments. Knowing what to do, including who to call, when a natural disaster strikes can help people get back on their feet.
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DEARABBY: I have spent years trying to have a close relationship with my older sister, but it is clearly not a priority for her. We are very different people, but I was hoping our shared history and family bond would be enough for her to prioritize me and my son. We come from a very small family on both sides and, one day, we will be some of the few remaining family members.
Read moreCelebrating the new year on January 1 is a relatively recent phenomenon.
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