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Horoscopes by Holiday for June 7

A hundred years ago, making a sandwich required superior knife skills and the will to continue with but one more of the mountain of repetitive tasks in the invisible load of typical domestic housework. Then, on July 7, 1928, the first presliced loaf of bread was sold. Even children could make ...

Ghosted at the dinner table

Dear Annie: I recently hosted a small dinner party at my home for a few close friends -- just six of us, gathered around the table for what I hoped would be a relaxing evening of good food and conversation. I spent the day preparing a nice meal, setting the table with care and making sure ...

Understanding how systemic lupus affects a person’s body

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. -- T.S.B. ANSWER: The term "lupus" generally means systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), which is a systemic disorder (as its name suggests). So, by definition, it ...

Keep hands away from your face

Dear Heloise: I have a hint for Holly H. of Arcadia, Florida, whose letter I saw in a recent issue of the Los Angeles Daily News. When I was a teenager, I had an acne condition that centered around my jawline like hers. I went to a dermatologist who gave me the best advice anyone could give me ...