Dear Annie: I'm an avid gardener in a suburban neighborhood, and in turn, I meet lots of neighbors. There's one lady who keeps stopping by with questions about her yard, which I'm happy to help answer. She even asked if I would go with her to the local nursery to help her select new plants for ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female in good health. I am up to date on all vaccines, but I would like to know why after each COVID shot (about every six months), I have a debilitating reaction with flu-like symptoms. I ache all over, including my joints. This lasts for one to two days ...
Dear Heloise: I've had a trampoline in my backyard for many years and realized the very thin pipe insulation around the supports that hold the net up were disintegrating. I bought some large pool noodles and cut a slit up the side, and they fit perfectly around the supports. They provide more ...
Today is Thursday, May 8, the 128th day of 2025. There are 237 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 8, 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced in a radio address that Nazi Germany's forces had surrendered, stating that "the flags of freedom fly all over Europe" on V-E (Victory ...
Emotions seek balance, beauty and connection. This lunar placement draws attention to relationships, diplomacy and the desire for harmony in both inner and outer worlds. There's a natural inclination to smooth over tension, see multiple perspectives and find peaceful solutions. Aesthetics and ...
Dear Annie: I have been close friends with "Marianna" since high school, and we still see each other regularly. We always split the bill when we go out to eat. I don't mind. But often I see at work (I work at a restaurant) that people will fight over the bill and offer to cover for whoever ...
