Hints From Heloise

Thu., Jan. 2, 1997

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: My husband got a new dog and lets him ride in the car all the time, leaving the car quite hairy.

I finally said I wouldn’t ride in the car anymore because I got dog hair all over my clothes and it was so noticeable.

No problem, thought my husband. He just went out and bought me a suit to match the dog so the dog hair wouldn’t show. - Betty Green

Your husband has a delightful way of looking at things! Thanks for faxing your hint. The fax machine is always on (210) HELOISE. Heloise

Dear Heloise: To keep from getting a kink in your back when trying to reach an item in the back of a clothes dryer, use a long-handled back scratcher.

Your column is terrific! Thank you very much. - Mary Lin Windes, Mission Viejo, Calif. xxxx

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