Dear Heloise: While I agree with Daniel D.'s mother that flowers are best enjoyed by the living, I had to share with you that my late mom said "flowers are for the dead" when, as a kid, I presented her with a bouquet (from her garden). However, later in life, she really did seem to enjoy the ...

The Daum glass factory of Nancy, France, is famous for its cameo glass, but that isn't the only kind it made. When Jean Daum founded the factory in 1875, he made cut and enameled glass. His sons Auguste and Antonin started an art glass department in 1885, adapting to the art glass movement and ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for more than 30 years. In the beginning, we were the couple who couldn't keep our hands off each other. We smiled easily, held hands without thinking, and felt lucky just to be in the same room after a long day. Somewhere between raising three ...

Dear Heloise: When cleaning small or hard-to-reach areas, I rely on a handheld vacuum with a brush attachment. Using the brush helps loosen dust, while the vacuum captures it so that it doesn't get stirred up and settle elsewhere. I use this method for baseboards, corners, shelves, and other ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2022, I took a trip to France to visit friends and sightsee. My hip/leg pain started after I spent my days walking and climbing stairs in Paris. (I walked 16 miles one day!) I rested during the evening and took ibuprofen before going to bed. I did not stop my activities ...

In 2026, the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, begins today. According to the Chinese zodiac, it is the Year of the Horse. Horses are important animals in Chinese culture and mythology, and they have appeared in decorative arts since prehistoric times. As in many cultures, there were stories ...