Constraint often generates excellence. In many disciplines, the restriction itself is what makes the work beautiful. In this moment of Virgo Season, the rules rule. Whether the endeavor is art, sports, professional or social life, the lack of freedom will be the point. Ballet, orchestras, ...
Dear Annie: My daughter will be 26 this year. Her father and I divorced when she was 14. I feel like she had more sense as a 12-year-old than she does now. She had her fair share of issues growing up, and I took her to therapists until she turned 18. Needless to say, we've had a rough ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and had a spinal tap a few months ago. It helped my brain fog, but my neurosurgeon didn't want to put in a shunt. I am 96. Can repeated taps help me? -- M.G. ANSWER: NPH is a condition where the fluid inside the brain has a high ...
Dear Heloise: Unload the bottom rack of the dishwasher first to keep the items there dry. Top rack items, like coffee cup bottoms, often still have water in them and drip when they're tipped and removed. -- J. Savela, in North Port, Florida RAMP IT UP Dear Heloise: To enable my pet to get ...
What makes people feel grounded? Getting back to the basics -- yes, nutrition and sleep -- but also resolving inner tension. One powerful way? Asking yourself: What am I doing that goes against who I am? Virgo season begins with a new moon that clears the emotional slate and sets the tone for ...
Dear Annie: My best friend recently started dating someone new, and ever since, she's become distant. We used to talk daily; now I'm lucky if she texts back within a week. When we do hang out, he always tags along, even for things we used to do just the two of us. I'm happy she's found someone ...