— Ira B., Lake Forest
EASY ORDERING
Dear Heloise: Because I have issues with standing for any length of time but still like to eat out occasionally, I go on the website for the restaurant we’re going to and look at their menu in advance. I select a first and second option, write it down, and give it to the person I’m going with. Then they can stand in line to place our orders and bring it to our table. I can enjoy my meal much more this way.
— Jo P., in Virginia
HOLIDAY BATHROOM hygiene HINT
Dear Heloise: With gatherings coming up for the holidays, you will have many visitors in your bathroom. Most of the time, there’s only one hand towel to dry your hands, and it gets wet and accumulates germs quickly. I like to purchase holiday-themed, long napkins at the dollar store for people to dry their hands with. Everyone gets a fresh towel. If this doesn’t work for you, put a roll of paper towels in your bathroom.
— Karen M., Roodhouse, Illinois
GIVING PHONES TO THE HOMELESS
Dear Heloise: Every year at about this time, I buy what are known as “burner phones” for homeless people on the streets. I’m well able to afford these phones, so I buy about 15 and hand them out to people who want to talk to someone they know who might be worried about them. On one occasion, I found out a call home saved one man from committing suicide. The holidays are a sad and lonely time for many people who feel cut off from their family and friends. Sometimes another familiar voice from someone is all it takes to bring happiness and comfort to another person.
— Brandon D., Dallas
CARTS HELP WITH WALKING
Dear Heloise: When my husband goes shopping with me, I have to push the shopping cart, as I have a medical condition and need it to walk. I follow him and push the cart. He does the heavy lifting, and he also unloads the groceries into the car and into the house. If stores do not have shopping carts, I can’t go.
— Rhoda, in Reseda
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