That’s a big purse
Dear Readers: Here is this week’s SOUND OFF, about people “bumping” into other people with bags:
“My Sound Off is to the individuals who carry suitcase-size purses and are not careful when passing other people. Recently, while I was attending different events, I was hit four or five times while just sitting in my chair. — Jesse M., Abilene, Texas”
I hear you, loud and clear! With the tight space between rows, it’s almost like running a gantlet!
I’ve been “bonked” several times, too! Hint from Heloise: I carry my purse (not backpack size) in FRONT of me to avoid this. Courtesy is still alive! — Heloise
SEND A GREAT HINT TO:
Heloise
P.O. Box 795000
San Antonio, TX 78279-5000
Fax: 1-210-HELOISE
Email: Heloise@Heloise.com
FAST FACTS
Dear Readers: Ways to reuse soda cans once you cut off the top:
n Use as a pencil holder or desk organizer.
n Plant small plants or seedlings in them.
n Hold grease drippings in them.
nUse as an outside ashtray.
n Use as a scoop for dry dog food.
— Heloise
GRIMY PLACES
Dear Heloise: I read your article about bathroom hand dryers and the spread of germs. Another item to watch out for is the door handle when leaving. Some people don’t wash their hands before leaving. Also, don’t forget the telephone in a hospital room — more germs on the mouthpiece and handle. — Walt in Indiana
How right you are, Walt! That’s why I always carry hand sanitizer with me. I applaud the businesses that have a trash can and hand sanitizer mounted on the wall by the door just for this reason. A big Heloise hug! — Heloise
BABY-SITTER BOX
Dear Heloise: Even when you get to know a baby sitter, leaving the kids at home for a night can be hard to do. My wife came up with our “Baby-Sitter Box.” We leave a list of instructions, including the house rules, child’s favorite activities, feeding/allergy information, what food is available around the house, and how-to “guides” for things like the television remote. We also leave a sheet of all the typical emergency information our sitter MAY (but hopefully doesn’t!) need. I like throwing a few snacks in for the sitter so he or she doesn’t have to go hunting for food in our house. — Dan in San Antonio
RETURN THE MEDICINE
Dear Heloise: My dog became sick, and the veterinarian prescribed medicine. We ended up not using all of it because we had to switch medications. I took the unused medicine back to the veterinarian, who gave me credit for the unused portion. I don’t know if all veterinarians have this policy, so check with yours to see if this is done, and on what medicines. — A Reader in Texas
RAISE THE RAISIN
Dear Heloise: A raisin accidently got smashed into the carpet in a hidden spot. I took my son’s hair comb and gently used it to pull up and comb out the raisin. It took a little time and patience, but I got the raisin out. — A Reader, via email