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Dating my ex-husband

Dear Annie: I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for about two years. He's actually my ex-husband from 25 years ago, and we reunited about 16 months ago. We do not live together, but he's made it clear that he wants to move in that direction and even hints that we should remarry. ...

Reader provides a two-in-one hint

Dear Heloise: To keep celery crisp and prevent it from wilting early, wash the celery and separate it into individual stalks. Dry, then wrap all the clean stalks in tinfoil and refrigerate. I put mine in the vegetable bin. They will last a long time. Here's another hint: If you get a small ...

Today in History: August 1, America gets its MTV

Today is Thursday, Aug. 1, the 214th day of 2024. There are 152 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 1, 1981, MTV began its American broadcast; the first music video aired on the new cable TV network was "Video Killed the Radio Star," by The Buggles. Also on this date: In ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Aug. 1

The halfway mark between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox has been celebrated since ancient times in the Celtic holiday Lammas. Festivals honoring the light are echoed in the carnivals that ride through many towns this time of year, with games and rides that light up the evening ...

Boyfriend won’t step up

Dear Annie: I am a single mother of two teenage girls. After a series of abusive relationships, I hadn't dated for two years until recently. A few months ago, I met a man, and we've been seeing each other and sharing intimate moments. But the way he acts has me very confused. He says that ...

Trospium should be avoided if dementia is a concern

DEAR DR. ROACH: For approximately a decade, I have been taking trospium for incontinence. I would like to know if long-term usage of it could have an effect on dementia. I've heard about it often. Also, a 20-mg dose daily doesn't seem to work as well as it used to. I tried taking it twice a ...