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Donate to veterinary clinics

Dear Heloise: I just wanted to give a friendly reminder to consider donating clean, gently used towels to your local veterinary clinics. I have also spotted a great towel sale and bought a bunch for a nearby clinic. Their need is incredible. Believe me, they will be so grateful. As a side ...

Today in History: March 9, The Notorious B.I.G. is shot and killed at 24

Today is Saturday, March 9, the 69th day of 2024. There are 297 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On March 9, 1997, rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) was killed in a still-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles at age 24. On this date: In 1796, the ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for March 9

The upset with Mars and Uranus may throw you off-balance, though they are also a reminder that it's neither normal nor necessary to have all the answers or a clear sense of what you care about at all times. Don't worry too much about making the "perfect" or "wise" choice. Explore and ...

Good friend insists on reciprocating gifts

Dear Annie: I have a longtime friend who has serious trouble with gifts. It is very difficult to give her anything because she insists on "evening the score" by responding with a gift back to the giver. For instance, we comfortably exchanged token holiday gifts at my place, but my husband ...

Try this easy way to open a jar

Dear Heloise: Just read a recent column of yours in the Orange County Register. The easiest way to open a reluctant jar is to turn the jar over and tap it on the floor. It never fails for me. -- Claudine, Huntington Beach, California MAKING YOUR FIRST MAJOR MOVE Dear Readers: Moving, ...