DEAR Jasminda, A friend visited recently and said how much she loved our bathroom mirror because it made her look much thinner. Does this mean that I’ve been under a false illusion about my own weight? Gillian W. Dear Gillian,…
DEAR Jasminda, MY dog latched onto the neighbour’s chicken (he seems to like unprocessed chicken legs). The chicken was, remarkably, not injured, but I am worried about this happening again. My other dog has no interest in them. Hannah B.…
DEAR Jasminda, My friend uses a filter when we are in photos together which makes her look completely different, but it makes me look different too. I don’t wear a lot of makeup and yet, in photos she posts on…
DEAR Jasminda, I follow a local community page on social media because I like to know what’s going on in the local area. I’ve noticed, though, that there is ongoing racist and derogatory remarks. I’m not game to comment back…
DEAR Jasminda, MY husband has a very irritating ringtone on his phone. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. Is it wrong of me to ask him to change it? Olive K. Dear Olive, A personalised ringtone…
DEAR Jasminda, MY son wants to play weekend sport, but the thought of standing in a crowd on our precious weekends isn’t filling us with a lot of joy. Julie S. Dear Julie, I suspect I might like you. You’re…
DEAR Jasminda, IN the upcoming State elections we all need to make a choice. Last week, after listening to the views of the many local candidates on the subject of Climate Change and what they were prepared to offer this…
DEAR Jasminda, MY husband has decided to learn another language through an app. Every time he gets something correct, the app makes an annoying ding. The sound is driving me insane. Rachel B. Dear Rachel, Before we delve into your…
DEAR Jasminda, I bought a puppy to keep my dog amused so I could work from home more easily, but instead it has created further chaos, with both of them play-brawling at all hours. Help. Helena P. Dear Helena, While…
DEAR Jasminda, I recently made a delicious tuna slice for our church group and everyone loved it, but I later discovered I’d used the cat’s tuna instead of tuna for human consumption. Should I tell them? Penny G. Oh, Penny.…