Dear Heloise: A simple way to use up leftover pie dough is to just take the odd-shaped pieces, lay them on an ungreased cookie sheet, and sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar. Place them in an oven along with the pie and bake until they're lightly browned, or for about 5 minutes. They make a ...
Today is Monday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2026. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths and caused more than $26 billion in damage across Florida, Louisiana and the Bahamas. Also on this ...
Today is Saturday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2026. There are 131 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 22, 1851, the schooner America outraced more than a dozen British vessels off the English coast to win a trophy that came to be known as the America’s Cup. Also on this ...
Every year has a moment when the party winds down, the chairs get folded and somebody reaches for a clipboard. Welcome to Virgo season. It's the opening of the school year and the starting place for summer's biggest dreams. A Capricorn moon gathers everyone around the morning meeting. ...
Dear Annie: I know I am stuck in the "old ways," but I am trying to adapt to changing times. It is becoming very common for couples to live together before marriage. While I have come to accept traditional and extravagant weddings as an occasion to finally declare their commitment before ...
Dear Heloise: I accidentally got grease from my son's bike chain on my jacket. The jacket exterior is made of 100% polyester. I tried using shampoo and washing it with laundry detergent in my washer, but the grease stain didn't come out. I hung the jacket out to dry as well. Can you suggest ...
