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Travel politely

Dear Heloise: My husband and I recently returned from a lovely trip to Europe. For the most part, it was enjoyable, except for a couple of embarrassing moments that were not caused by fellow Americans. We were in Germany when a man from the United States started yelling and insulting the ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for March 21

Children are typically taught that doing the wrong thing has consequences. But the lesson that often goes untold is how doing the right thing can also have consequences, and not always the ones one would expect. The sun in the first degrees of youthful Aries reminds us how doing the right thing ...

Husband’s hypochondria getting out of hand

Dear Annie: My husband is a hypochondriac. It is so very hard living with him. Every time he hears of someone in our family coming down with an illness, he claims he has it. He is a healthy man and perfectly able-bodied. I get disgusted when he takes a handicapped spot next to a store when I ...

What are the causes behind mobility problems?

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 79 and can move around without any problem. However, it seems that many people -- some younger than I am -- have mobility problems. I wonder what causes this problem: lack of exercise, genes, weight, etc.? I walk five days a week, and my weight is normal. -- E.G. ANSWER: ...

Reader writes in with three hints

FROM KIDear Heloise: First, I loved your hint about chocolate bloom! I was working at a Veterans Affairs building that day and took the paper with me. I was there all day in the reception area and had the paper folded, so your heading was at the top. Everybody kept asking, "What is chocolate ...