We can only experience situations from inside our own position. Since it's the only perspective we've ever had, it's natural to overestimate our importance in events. Imagine the scene without yourself in it for a moment. You'll notice patterns, incentives, loyalties and tensions that have very ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have one daughter, and family has always been important to us. She has several cousins around her age, and we've always hoped they would grow up close. Over the years, we've been the ones reaching out to make plans, but the effort is rarely reciprocated. I don't ...
Dear Heloise: If you don't own a paper shredder, here's a second solution: For a large amount of paper with personal information on it, you can place it in a dish pan and fill the pan with water and a cup of bleach. The ink will mostly dissolve, and the paper will become mushy. Then you can ...
Today is Friday, July 24, the 205th day of 2026. There are 160 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom were the first humans to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific. Also on this date: In 1567, Mary, ...
This Leo Season is like a movie that opens right in the middle of the action, and these early beats of the story feature you, the star, already thick into the plot. If you thought you would need some kind of credential, invitation or blessing... well, it's too late for that. The season has ...
Dear Annie: I'm a recent college grad, and I've always wanted to be a writer like you. I've applied to more jobs than I can count at newspapers and magazines but haven't landed a single offer. Everyone keeps saying "the job market is tough right now," but knowing that doesn't pay rent. I still ...
