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How to opt out of mailing lists

Dear Heloise: I read with interest Julie G.'s letter, from Tucson, Arizona, about being overwhelmed with letters from charities. My mom, God rest her soul, received "begging letters" from every religious charity out there and, unfortunately, gave many of them money. When she passed, I thought ...

Today in History: November 15, Union troops begin ‘Sherman’s March’

Today is Friday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2024. There are 46 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 15, 1864, late in the U.S. Civil War, Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh (teh-KUM'-seh) Sherman began their "March to the Sea" from Atlanta; the campaign ended with the ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Nov. 15

Beaver dams create wetlands that provide habitats for various species, promote water purification, and increase biodiversity resulting in an ecological impact so profound, their presence has often changed the course of human history. The Beaver Moon is a symbol of the curious effects of ...

Balancing passion and practicality

Dear Annie: I'm a high school senior worried about my future. I still haven't found a major I really want to do, and I'm running out of time. Animation/art is my passion, but I don't want to get my degree in it. I haven't found anything else I'm interested in pursuing. I want to make money ...

63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I'm one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus antibodies, and the results were negative. My current physician wants me to get ...

Donating notepads and calendars

Dear Heloise: I receive a big stack of notepads, 30-40 calendars, and stacks of greeting cards, including those that are blank inside to write notes. I take them to assisted living homes for their patients, as well as hospice organizations and domestic violence resale shops. I sort the cards ...