Dear Heloise: My vet told me to make certain that my dog has fresh water every day. The big water bowl is in the kitchen, which is inside my house, so why does he need fresh water daily? -- Joyce F., in Arcadia, Florida Joyce, your dog's saliva and germs contaminate the water that he drinks. ...

Today is Friday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2026. There are 132 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 21, 1831, Nat Turner launched a violent slave rebellion in Virginia, resulting in the deaths of at least 55 white people; scores of Black people were killed in retribution after ...

In Leo season, we spent the summer lighting torches. In Virgo season, we walk through the city at dawn to discover they're still burning. What can be done with all this fire? Leo season gathers confidence. Virgo season puts it to work. Leo season finds the gold. Virgo season mints the coins. ...

Dear Annie: I have a friend, "Rosie," who kicked me out to the curb (metaphorically speaking) when her sister moved into her mobile home park. Prior to her sister's moving into the neighborhood, Rosie and I saw a lot of each other. I was always sewing for Rosie, her husband and her ...