It’s not necessary for aging to be so awful.
To Heloise,I simply came across a hint regarding the benefits of employing a cane in your column. “Yes, yes, yes” was my thought reaction. This is also the reason I’m letting my hair grow out to its current natural white color instead of dyeing it any more. There are some positive aspects of growing older. After utilizing a cane for more than a year, I’ve gladly found all of its positive side effects. Mary Wolfson, from California’s Huntington Beach
DOG MEDICAL ATTENTION
To All Readers:How can you tell when your dog is ill? They couldn’t really approach you and tell you, can they? Schedule a check-up if you notice any of the following general health changes: weakness, constipation, increased thirst, runny nose, or scratching.
You should see a veterinarian right away if your dog is exhibiting symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, whining, panting, low appetite, or lack of energy.
You must visit the emergency veterinarian if your dog exhibits more severe, immediate symptoms, such as a bloated stomach, convulsions, unconsciousness, a temperature higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or a marked, abrupt change in personality.
If an animal receives medical care as quickly as feasible, many conditions can be improved. Heloise
IN HEATED WATER
To Heloise,I was instructed to provide you this tip by my mother-in-law. For years, she has delighted in reading your column in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. I discovered the most effective way to open jars: After placing the jar in the sink, pour hot water over the lid for about a minute. Next, pat the jar dry. It opens effortlessly! If you’d like, you can also open the lid with a rubber disc. In O Fallon, Missouri, Ruth R.
Weekend Research
To Heloise,I took a little break after graduating from college in May, but it’s time to get serious now. I’m spending my weekends learning common housekeeping skills that, to be honest, I should have mastered by now, but it’s better late than never! Laundry, kitchen organization, yard work, decluttering and cleaning the rest of the house, personal money organization, and car maintenance are some of these tasks.
In addition to teaching me how to jump-start a car and change a tire, my dad also handed me a toolkit to put in the glove box! For me, these teachings are just as significant as my coursework. — In Arizona, Jeanette
GORP
To Heloise,Does anyone recall GORP? It was just peanuts and raisins when we were scouts, but today there’s more! The options are endless: oats, rice or bran cereal, dried fruits, chocolates and peanuts coated in candy, sunflower seeds, and more!
My family did have one rule, though: nobody was permitted to take out all the candy, eat it, and leave the healthy ingredients alone. Everyone may enjoy quick, affordable, nutritious, and delectable snacks! — Jennifer J. in Houston
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