DEAR ANNIE: I am embarrassed to admit this at my age, but I feel like the kid left out at recess. I am in my late 40s, married with kids, a steady job and a calendar that looks full from the outside. But inside I feel lonely. I have plenty of “friendly” people in my life. We chat at school ...

DEAR HELOISE: I have enjoyed your (and your mother’s) column for decades and currently read it in the Colorado Springs Gazette. I was recently upset by the person who recommended not giving to charities because the money all went to administration costs. This is simply not true. There are ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: After a month of testing from my gastrointestinal doctor, I have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have been sick for several months and have lost 12 pounds. (I’m now down to 100 pounds.) I have been prescribed Xifaxan. The cost from my pharmacy is $811. ...

MONDAY EVENING TV LISTINGS

The Rev. Paul Marich, who grew up at St. Brendan Church in Youngstown and now serves as pastor of St Patrick Parish in Columbus, was among the speakers at the final Sunday Mass on Dec. 28. The church, along with St. Christine and St. Matthias, are merging to form St. Mary Magdalene Parish in ...

Many families begin taking down their Christmas decorations, trees and outdoor lights on, or soon after, New Year’s Day. There are a faithful few, however, who leave the decorations in place until Jan. 6 when the Christian Church celebrates Epiphany. What is Epiphany? It is when we ...