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Is it time to move on from my church?

Dear Annie: My question is: Can I still keep going to my church or is it time to cut ties? This is complicated because my husband was a pastor and I appreciated him greatly as a preacher. He took early retirement, but we stayed in the same town because I had a good job and we needed my ...

Dishwasher tablet can do wonders in cleaning oven

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: Greasy oven buildup used to take far too much time and effort to clean, especially after heavy cooking days. I found a much easier method by using a dishwasher tablet. I dip the tablet in warm water and gently rub it over baked-on grease and food ...

Don’t let guest’s bare minimum effort rattle you

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: My husband and I host Easter brunch every year for both sides of the family — about 16 people total. I cook a big frittata, a glazed ham, homemade rolls and a salad or two. My problem is my sister-in-law, “Brenda.” For the past four ...

AI scribes help doctor better focus, interact with patients

By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist 
 Dear Dr. Roach: In your recent column, a reader complained about a doctor using AI to write after-visit summaries. I think my doctor has begun using AI for this purpose, but I like it. The reason why I think she is using AI is because she ...

Toothpaste tube problems add up

By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: How much longer do we have to put up with tubes of toothpaste that we can’t empty like we used to by rolling up the tube? I have to cut open the tube, where almost one-third of the toothpaste is still there. Then I have to scrape it out little ...

Husband’s new habit beyond annoying — it’s gross!

By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: My otherwise extremely well-mannered husband, “Ted,” has developed an unspeakably disgusting habit, and I need help addressing it. The back story: About a year ago, there was an accident involving Ted, his brother and a couple of our ...