Hints From Heloise

Sat., May 3, 1997

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: I have a hint for people helping other people. When you take a meal or pie to a person who has just had a death in the family, an illness, a new baby or surgery, please put it in a throw-away container. Not only should these people not be doing the dishes, they also do not need the extra stress of finding the time and energy to get the right dishes back to the right person. Receiving the food is such a wonderful gesture, but remember how much more special it is when there is no mess involved!

Also, before you deliver, call ahead and say that you want to take someone else’s dishes back, and ask if they need milk, or dry cleaning picked up or dropped off. There are a number of little things that you can do that are big things to them! - Dawn Rohn, Defiance, Ohio

Your advice is certainly worthwhile.

Many people say “Call if I can help,” but we never do. However, when someone says “Can I pick up some eggs and bread, take the pet to the vet or just housesit for a few hours,” it’s easier to respond “Yes, thank you.” - Heloise

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