Dear Heloise: Recently, you ran a letter from a reader who was wondering how to get rid of the bitterness that was creeping into her coffee. Your suggestion of thoroughly cleaning the pot was a great first step. If this didn't do the trick for her, I'd like to suggest adding salt to her next ...
Today is Tuesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2025. There are 239 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey; 35 of the 97 people on board and one crew member on ...
Some people are fascinated by snakes; others are terrified. One might conclude that snakes inspire both pleasure and panic -- but in truth, snakes cause nothing. It's the mind that assigns meaning. Apply this principle widely, and fear begins to dissolve. The current astrological omens bring ...
Dear Annie: I'm in my early 30s and have been dating someone for nearly two years. On paper, he is everything my parents could have hoped for. He has a stable career; he is kind, respectful, family-oriented and well-liked by everyone. My friends and family think I have hit the jackpot. The ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I contracted influenza A nine weeks ago, which was confirmed by a nasal swab. I had my regular flu vaccine in mid-November, but it was no match for this virulent strain. I was sicker than I can remember, and COVID seemed mild in comparison. During the illness, I developed a ...
Dear Heloise: Following the death of my husband, our family was writing out thank-you notes and ran into some issues of not being able to read the names that were signed on the cards or in the guest register. We also had problems with not having the sympathizer's addresses and not being able to ...
