EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about breast cancer survivors that will run throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When Karla Dillon noticed a lump in her breast in January, she had reason to believe it was a cyst. She had experienced ...
DEAR HELOISE: For folks who want to keep their jeans bright, stop washing them. I’ve had my jeans dry-cleaned for years, and their colors stay as bright as they did when they were new. — R.J.B., via email R.J.B., yes, you’re right that it does help. However, for many of my readers, it’s very expensive to constantly dry-clean their jeans when they have working washing machines that can do the job. It also means wearing the same pair of jeans longer than they’d normally be worn. In addition, it’s one more thing on your to-do list. For busy people, such as a mother who ...
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DEAR READERS: After my column in response to “Worried Daughter,” who was concerned that her widowed mother was becoming increasingly isolated and dependent two years after her husband’s death, readers wrote with thoughtful suggestions. Thank you to all, but especially to two readers for sharing your personal and professional experiences with the same situation. DEAR ANNIE: As a retired LCSW who spent the last 30 years of my practice focusing on grief and loss, I’d like to offer another perspective. This mother may need her daughter’s support in finding a grief counselor. ...
Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Plant and Pest Clinic You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing us at ...
Pruning is one of the most rewarding jobs in the garden. The problem is, not all of us enjoy it. I think this is mostly due to our fears of removing blooms or destroying a beautiful part of our landscape. Do not fear. We can help you make great pruning decisions and enjoy the process. The ...
