TESTING ‘HELOISE’ READER HINTS

Dear Heloise: I’m a retired senior citizen who became a widower about five years ago. It didn’t take me long to realize that I was a complete novice around the house, especially in the kitchen. Then I recalled that my wife often mentioned hints from your column, and this led to my becoming an avid fan of yours.

I have used many of the hints you’ve published, and most were a godsend, with very few being less than expected. On rare occasions, there have been hints you have published that, in my mind, seem slightly unusual. This leads me to ask if you or your staff research, validate or test the hints that you publish. Please understand that this is not a complaint but rather just a question out of curiosity.

Please keep your hints coming! -- Tom F., in Los

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