Outlook for petit mal epilepsy remains favorable for children
Reader asks about petit mal epilepsy in a 7 year old. Dr Donohue explains absence seizures are brief, often unrecognized, and have a good outlook as seizures tend to lessen with age. Medicine controls many forms and heredity is not guaranteed. Readers may order a macular degeneration booklet separately.
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Bright Light Makes Others Dim Dear Annie Column
An anonymous reader asks how to stop being sidelined by male interest when out with friend Claire. Advice says avoid interceding and tell suitors to speak to Claire directly. Other letters discuss tipping ethics, family gift lists, and maintaining ties with a daughter-in-law after divorce.
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Simple chocolate caramel pecan pretzel bites delight
Dear Heloise shares a quick dessert using cara mel filled chocolate on pretzels with a pecan on top baked briefly at 350 degrees then chilled to set. The note highlights easy Valentine's Day treats enjoyed by colleagues and readers.
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Perfect pancakes find my gravy ladle invaluable for making pancakes
Kim in Virginia explains the ladle helps scoop batter for pancakes and waffles more easily than a regular spoon. It makes silver dollar sized pancakes for kids, offering a handy tool for breakfast prep.
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Kim
Virginia
Return-address labels keep dishes from getting lost
Dear Heloise suggests placing a return-address label on each dish for casual gatherings to ensure dishes return home. Phyllis Maguire notes the tip via e-mail.
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