Today is Thursday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2024. There are 124 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring floods that devastated New Orleans. The costliest storm in ...
In the jostle of a Venus change, there's no need to wonder or ponder to pick the perfect moment to act. It's now -- always now. The question is which action. Maybe the action is doing planning or research. Maybe the action is listening for clues and cues. Maybe it's "go time" for the main ...
Dear Annie: I cannot believe I am asking for advice. Here goes! My mom, with whom I was very close, passed away 21 months ago. Annie, my life has never been the same. I cared for Mom when she became unexpectedly ill. I witnessed her last breath. By all accounts, I should be happy that I was ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother's blood test has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. She is not on diuretics, and she does not have heart or kidney problems. She is on thyroid medication and omeprazole. Do I need to be concerned? Due to the heat, I was encouraging her to drink more water. Should I have her ...
Dear Heloise: Parchment paper often doesn't lay flat on a cookie sheet. A friend of mine, who cooks a lot like me, told me to sprinkle a little water on the bottom of the pan and even out the paper. It worked! I enjoy all your hints and read your column in my local newspaper. I met you once ...
Today is Saturday, Aug. 17, the 230th day of 2024. There are 136 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television from the White House concerning his relationship with Monica Lewinsky; he then delivered ...
