Dear Heloise: Last Christmas, I got the best gift of all. My granddaughter bought a large wall calendar and circled all important dates in yellow. My son's and daughter's birthdays are there, as well as doctor's appointments, club meeting dates, and other important data. On the very last page ...
Today is Wednesday, July 31, the 213th day of 2024. 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 ...
The Gemini moon forms terse angles to Saturn and Neptune, suggesting a sideways turn for talk. Be mindful of the power of words. When in doubt, say less. Listening is more important. Think about what gets in the way of good listening. Two likely culprits: overstimulation from the outside world, ...
Dear Annie: My ex-husband was very controlling and always had to have the upper hand in conversations. Today, we do all of our communicating through email only, but he still needs to end all correspondence on his terms. We have been divorced for three years now, but he still thinks he can ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: What do you think of the explosion in DIY home health care tests? -- K.L.R. ANSWER: Some of the home health care tests have had a major and beneficial impact on care. One easy example are at-home COVID tests, which allow people to get an answer of whether they have COVID very ...
Dear Heloise: I got locked out of my house, and it cost me $100 to get a locksmith out to open the front door for me. I learned my lesson since then. Now I have an extra key to my house in the doghouse. My kids and closest friends know to "Abby's House" for a key if I'm not home. My brother ...
