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Horoscopes by Holiday for Sept. 17

From some vantage points, the lunar eclipse of the full moon in Pisces will give the illusion of a white berry plucked at peak of ripeness only to pop back to the vine, renewed, its sweetness teasing. This omen of having your berry and eating it too begs the question of what other yumminess we ...

Breaking free

Dear Readers: A great number of you wrote in about abusive partners and how you finally opened up the cage and flew out. Here are two letters that I found especially interesting: Dear Annie: While I respect "Married" for finally leaving her abuser -- I've been there myself -- I need to ...

Mild heart attacks can lead to stomach and chest discomfort

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently brought myself to the hospital because my electrocardiogram (EKG) result showed "possible ischemia." I went to a bigger hospital, and they immediately gave me numerous medications, had me chew three pieces of 100-mg aspirin, and gave me another EKG and an ...

Keypads eliminate spare key issue

Dear Heloise: I just read another suggestion about where to hide the spare keys to your house. I think all are such bad ideas to hide a key that anyone might find! Years ago, we upgraded our front and back door locks to programmable locks with a keypad. We can still use our key, but we are ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Sept. 16

The swollen moon slips into psychic Pisces where she will be full tomorrow and harvested in a lunar eclipse, only to emerge humming the final notes of the season. It's an excellent moment to reflect on the idea of harvesting and what you have grown and sown in your own life. Which seeds would ...

Following doctor’s office etiquette

Today's Sound Off is about following proper office etiquette when visiting the doctor: Dear Heloise: I've worked in a physician's office for several years, and I've seen some behavior that is rude and holds up the appointments of other patients. Although patients don't realize it, they often ...