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Horoscopes by Holiday for May 21

Infatuated? Blame the Scorpio moon opposition to Mercury for today's swell of intensity on the matter. There's something good in this. Infatuation can teach us who we want to be. The infatuated are typically drawn to present an aspirational side of themselves, trying on a bigger persona than ...

Family tensions and legacy after loss

Dear Annie: My brother-in-law passed away 10 years ago, and tragically, my sister, his wife, passed on two years later, leaving behind their three boys: "Tom" (14), "Freddie" (17) and "Dennis" (22). Initially, my wife and I offered to take in Tom, the youngest, but the boys wanted to stay ...

Medicines usually maintain efficacy past their expiration dates

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently tested positive for COVID using an expired home test, and I self-isolated for five days. I also realized every Tylenol, antihistamine, DayQuil, NyQuil and allergy pill that I had was past its expiration date. Some were only expired by a few months, but most were ...

Buying double-sided towels

Dear Heloise: My hint concerns kitchen towels. When buying them, I look for double-sided towels. By that, I mean the absorbent waffle weave pattern should be on both sides. They may cost a bit more, but you will get a better and longer-lasting towel. Of course, be on the lookout for a sale so ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for May 20

The cusp of a season is like an old-school phone call. You may feel the last phone call is over, but unless you disconnect, you cannot make the next one. Put in all the new numbers you want, but the connections won't take. All you'll get is beeping. Once you hang up the last call completely, ...

Getting curious instead of getting defensive

Dear Annie: After reading the letter from "Family Friend," who is concerned about the development of the 2-year-old child of a friend, I wanted to share my own experiences. Perhaps this child may not be speaking well because he is not hearing properly. My daughter-in-law (special ed teacher ...