Dear Heloise: African violets often look droopy and tired without the right light or amount of water. If your plant struggles in a desk or shadowy corner, move it to an east-facing window. These plants thrive in mild morning light but dislike the hot afternoon sun from west windows. Place the ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with a large fatty tumor on my left thigh. It's very ugly. What can I do to get rid of it? -- V.O.P. ANSWER: Lipomas are common fatty tumors that may occur on the trunk or the limbs. The vast majority are benign, but very large tumors can possibly be ...
Dear Annie: My younger sister is turning 30 and has planned a birthday dinner at a trendy rooftop restaurant where the tasting menu is $165 per person -- not including drinks, tax or tip. She also wants us to split the cost of a professional photographer "to capture the moment for all of ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: What are D-dimers? Are they something I should be concerned about? I am an 83-year-old male with the usual problems that men my age have, such as an enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. With medication and monitoring by my doctors, all of these ...
Dear Annie: I have been married for 22 years to a good man. He is faithful, hardworking and, by most people's standards, a wonderful husband. He has never given me any reason to doubt his loyalty, and he has always taken his responsibilities seriously. From the outside, we look like a solid, ...
By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie: I’m having a problem that feels small, but it’s starting to make me dread seeing someone I care about. One of my closest friends has gotten into the habit of “correcting” me in public. If I tell a story, she interrupts to adjust a ...