By TERRY and KIM KOVEL Syndicated columnists If you enjoy trivia, picking up obscure historical references is part of the fun of antiques. Most people probably haven't heard of Gueridon, a character from 17th-century French farces. But if you’re a fan of antique furniture, you may be ...
By ANNIE LANE Syndicated columnist Dear Annie I have a good friend “Amy,” who is a great lady. We’ve known each other for about 15 years, but we reconnected about two years ago and started attending events together, including dinners that range from casual to fine dining. We’re ...
By KEITH ROACH, M.D. Syndicated columnist Dear Dr. Roach In several of your columns, either you or a reader has brought up the subject of ivermectin as a treatment for infections or cancer. Is this the same ivermectin that is in my dog’s heartworm medication? The label on the dog ...
By HELOISE Syndicated columnist Dear Heloise: I’m a longtime reader of your column in the Daily Breeze, in Torrance, California, and I have a hint that I’d like to pass along: I have a habit of keeping a list of my prescriptions in my wallet because whenever I visit a new doctor or ...
Dear Annie: My sister, "Ellen," has an extensive history of being the victim of sexual abuse, which has caused her a lot of trauma. I'm so proud of all the work she has done to process and work through much of this. However, she tends to have very skewed and strong views on most things. We ...
Dear Annie: My younger sister, "Clara," moved to my town last spring after a painful breakup. She was fragile, devastated and desperate for a fresh start. I opened my home and my heart without hesitation. I drove her to job interviews, invited her for dinner several nights a week, included her ...