Dear Heloise: I just changed the flowers in my family's headstone vases for the winter. I noticed in multiple cemeteries that so many vases have just a few sprigs of flowers haphazardly leaning out of the vases. Please remind readers that inexpensive outdoor floral foam, which can be easily ...
Today is Saturday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2025. There are 347 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 18, 1958, Canadian Willie O'Ree became the first Black player in the National Hockey League as he made his debut with the Boston Bruins. Also on this date: In 1778, English ...
The reason the "Age of Aquarius" was the catchy phrase of a musical phenomenon might have been the feeling about the zodiac sign of openness, philanthropy, philosophy and general optimism toward tomorrow. This solar start to Aquarius season ushers in decidedly mixed emotions, and even so they ...
Dear Annie: I just wanted to say thank you for keeping an open mind. I've noticed that, on different occasions, readers sometimes challenge you or want to "add to" some of your answers based on their education or personal experiences. You are willing to keep an open mind and welcome the ...
Dear Heloise: The concern over the lack of thank-you notes in today's society is ongoing, and the solution seems elusive. Thank-you notes suffer from being categorized as old-fashioned and passe, but expressing gratitude never goes out of style. Instead of forcing, bribing and otherwise ...
Today is Friday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2025. There are 348 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 17, 1920, prohibition of alcohol began in the United States as the Volstead Act went into effect in support of the 18th Amendment. Also on this date: In 1950, the Great Brink's ...
