Some people like a chocolate-covered espresso bean because the crunchy combination of chocolate sweetness and bitter coffee is a contrast that enlivens. This moment of Leo season recalls our own little snap of bitterness -- the part that wakes everyone up, the bit that provides the edge. And a ...
Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for over 50 years. While we are physically unable to have sexual relations due to several health factors, I'm not missing it. Why? Because he has terrible hygiene practices and the biggest is not brushing his teeth enough. He has horrible halitosis ...
Dear Heloise: I decided to put a timer on a couple of lamps to make it look like I'm home all the time. My handyman came over and placed a timer on my outdoor lights that was hidden by shrubs. When I drive up to my little home, the whole house and yard are lit up. They turn off after 15 ...
Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2026. There are 153 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 31, 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time. (He would finish his career with ...
The lunar trine to Uranus points out that self-knowledge doesn't always come from introspection. It's more common to discover who you are through action and friction. You try something. You like it. You hate it. You regret it, or repeat it or avoid it. Eventually, without much theorizing, you ...
Dear Annie: My mom and I have always had a weird relationship. Throughout my childhood, I always considered us close, even when she moved hours away to the other side of the state when I was in middle school. We would talk regularly, and I would go see her for summer and winter breaks. When I ...
