Texarkana Gazette

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Is your sleep disrupted by the frequent need to pee? Jennifer Aniston has acknowledged that she sleepwalks. Jimmy Kimmel talks about dealing with narcolepsy. Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 7:00pm

Where to start for a clean kitchen Dear Heloise: I have a home with a very large kitchen, and it should be spotless, but it's not. I just don't know where to start. There are children's drawings on the fridge, my husband's hobbies somehow seem to end up on my counters, and there are always dirty dishes in the sink. The floor needs to be replaced, and the dishwasher is always full. Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 6:59pm

Wife has no interest in raising love child Dear Abby: My husband of three years informed me that he'd had a brief affair and fathered a baby. We worked through it, and I decided to stay in the marriage. The mother of the child is in a new relationship. I am 10 years older than my husband and have grown kids. I am not interested in raising any more. I have friends, hobbies, outdoor sports and activities that I enjoy in my free time, and I'm not giving them up. Published Aug. 3 2021 @ 6:58pm

Diabetic's monitor more than a bother Dear Abby: "Disturbed in Texas" (June 5) was annoyed by the sound of a diabetic co-worker's "beeper" going off frequently. "Dis-turbed" may not fully understand this situation. Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 12:55pm

Certain medications can increase dementia risk The stock market crash of 1929 wasn't unpredictable to some observers of economic trends and risks, but it took most of the country by surprise when the market lost 25% of its value over Oct. 19 and 20, 1929, and another 25% over the next several weeks. Seems it's an unfortunate part of human nature to avoid alerts. Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 12:53pm

How you can avoid motor vehicle theft Dear Readers: Avoiding Having Your Car Stolen 101. Here we go: Published Aug. 2 2021 @ 12:51pm

Disinviting aunt from wedding results in family turmoil Dear Abby: My daughter is getting married. Due to COVID restrictions, she had to cut back her guest list after sending "save the dates." She wrote nice letters to those who were now uninvited, explaining the situation and how devastated she was. Well, one of my two sisters received a letter, and my family is falling apart over it. Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 4:28pm

Banishing unhealthy, cultivating only healthy (yes, healthy) stress Banishing unhealthy and cultivating healthy (yes, healthy) stress Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 4:25pm

Fresh-meat food may help dogs with allergies Dear Heloise: I give my dogs a fresh-meat dog food; it's not the processed, dry food that comes in the big bag. My veterinarian likes the changes to my dogs' health. They have more energy, their coats are strong, hydrated and shiny (from fatty acids and omega-3), and the antioxidants and protein help to keep them healthy. — Leslie W. in California, via email Published Jul. 31 2021 @ 4:24pm

Online relationship blossoms for older woman Dear Abby: Two years ago, I met a wonderful man online. He's from Wales in the U.K. He's 21 years younger than I am, so, naturally, I'm cautious about how our relationship will hold up through the years. (He's 42; I'm 63.) Published Jul. 30 2021 @ 10:41pm

Grandmother saddled with too many responsibilities Dear Abby: My daughter is pregnant with her second child. Her first, my granddaughter, is 2, and the light of my life. I lovingly offered to take care of her when it's time for my daughter to have the baby. She's having a C-section, so she may be in the hospital for a couple days. Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 4:50pm

Double duty hint needs a change Dear Heloise: I always love it when I can do two or three jobs at once. (I wear rubber gloves for this to protect my manicure.) Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 4:49pm

The health benefits of social connections Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" says, "My father taught me many things he taught me keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." Not the formula for a relaxed and happy life. Keep your friends close and your cortisol levels low — now that's a much better recommendation for a long and healthy future. Published Jul. 29 2021 @ 4:48pm

Don't get (cardiac) arrested for what you've been eating When the Boston Celtics' Reggie Lewis died of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in a playoff game against the Hornets in 1993, he was only 27 years old. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 4:21pm

Teach your children to say 'pretty please' Dear Heloise: I've worked out a good system with my preteen kids. If they are with a group of friends and the friends are pressuring them to do things they don't want to do, I've advised them to call me. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 4:15pm

Living arrangement comes with proposition from friend's husband Dear Abby: Six months into the pandemic I was furloughed, then laid off a few months later. Because of the loss of income, I could no longer afford my rent and was forced to move. It was tough finding anything affordable in the area. A good friend from college ("Josie") and her husband own a big home with a detached guest house, and offered me the opportunity to rent for next to nothing until I found a new job. I was super happy about it because we are very close friends from college. Published Jul. 28 2021 @ 4:13pm

A recycling hint for storing onions Dear Heloise: I had several pairs of pantyhose, so I washed them, dried them and placed onions in the legs. After I place an onion in the pantyhose, I Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 6:10pm

Are you sitting on your blood pressure problems? Antoninus, a teenage Roman emperor from 218 to 222, invented the whoopee cushion to tease his dinner guests. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 6:08pm

Husband's pantyhose obsession bothers wife Dear Abby: I'm having difficulty understanding my husband's obsession with pantyhose. When we met 10 years ago, he explained to me during a phone conversation that he liked wearing pantyhose and nylon stockings. He's not an outward cross-dresser. His obsession is limited to simply wearing nylon. I accepted his eccentricities and we have shared a wonderful 10 years together. Published Jul. 27 2021 @ 6:07pm

Priest outed via Grindr highlights rampant data tracking When a religious publication used smartphone app data to deduce the sexual orientation of a high-ranking Roman Catholic official, it exposed a problem that goes far beyond a debate over church doctrine and priestly celibacy. With few U.S. restrictions on what companies can do with the vast amount of data they collect from web page visits, apps and location tracking built into phones, there's not much to stop similar spying on politicians, celebrities and just about anyone that's a target of another person's curiosity — or malice. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 10:30am

Creating second Chrome profile like starting over Q: I created a new profile in the Google Chrome browser that's separate from the main profile, which is my wife's. But now when I use the browser, all of my bookmarks are gone. I tried to export the bookmarks from my wife's profile, but it didn't work. How can I get my old bookmarks into my new browser profile, or just delete my new profile?—Duane Apel, West Bend, Wis. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 10:28am

Living to a healthy 100 -- you can do it Nancy Lieberman was 50 when she retired from the WNBA; Satchel Paige was just six days shy of 51 when he left the ballpark; and George Blanda was 48 when he put down the football. Longevity like that is rare in professional sports, but a long lifespan is becoming ever-more common off the field. The oldest living person (as of this writing) is 118-year-old Kane Tanaka of Japan. And a new study published in Demographic Research says that many people alive today will live to over 100 (there are now 500,000 of them worldwide), with a possible lifespan of 125 or 130 by 2099. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 10:27am

Young adult struggling as caregiver Dear Abby: I'm 23 years old and caring for my two grandparents. My dad, their only son, lives with them, but avoids them at all costs, no matter how much I beg him to help. He causes more problems than he solves. I graduated from college last year, but because of all the doctor appointments, nurse visits and the attention they need, there's no way I can work. My life is completely absorbed in caring for them. Published Jul. 26 2021 @ 10:25am