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Bohemian glass artists hit heyday in mid-19th century

By TERRY and KIM KOVEL Syndicated columnists There are numerous ways to decorate glassware, and 19th century Bohemian glass artists excelled in all of them. They often used multiple types of decoration on the same piece. For example, a small glass beaker or tumbler that sold for $75 at an ...

French Gueridon tables have held their value

By TERRY and KIM KOVEL Syndicated columnists If you enjoy trivia, picking up obscure historical references is part of the fun of antiques.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 ...

Lack of social graces can be awkward to address

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 ...

Keep a list of prescriptions handy

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: Caught between sister and aunt

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 ...