Crystal Sorey

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who came out late in life. I have three grown, married children and five grandchildren. They are my world, and we are all very close. I’ve had one partner. My family readily accepted and welcomed him because he made me happy. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out.

DEAR HELOISE: With prices on nearly everything going up and wages not improving, it’s important for all of us to save where we can. I have some hints on utility bills that will help keep some of your utilities at a reasonable monthly rate:

Around 55% of the 170 million American adults who are overweight or obese say they want to lose weight. But it’s a challenge — many folks try but fail to shed significant weight, and most of those who succeed regain much or all of it within three to five years.