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Killing insects

Dear Readers: Every spring, without fail, I receive numerous letters about killing insects that make life miserable. Since no one likes bugs in their home, I'm going to address this problem that many of my readers have written in about. -- Heloise COCKROACHES Dear Heloise: I hate ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for April 17

The Leo moon is studying angles and shapes on this day of three trines and two squares. With the new season just hours away, these lessons will stir up reflections on the Aries season journey. Count the victories won, challenges overcome and the self-discovery that resets your relationship to ...

Compliment good behavior

Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at large family gatherings and dinners. I read your column faithfully and did not see any readers' suggestions printed in the following weeks. Of course, large ...

Inguinal hernia grows in size, prompting a surgical repair

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an 83-year-old healthy woman. In 2019, I became aware of a little bulge in my groin and suspected an inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by my family doctor. Given its small size and the fact that it gets reduced easily, we decided to wait and watch it. An ultrasound ...

Single socks are used to clean

Dear Heloise: I have a collection of mismatched socks. I never throw them away because they are perfect for dusting figurines. I just spray the cleaning solution onto the sock, and I can get into small places by putting my hand inside of the sock and gently moving it around. This is a great way ...