100 Years Ago: 1921 The $75,000 tapestry presented to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson during the Peace Conference will find a place in the new home of the Wilsons. Mrs. Wilson has removed it from the East room of the White House where it has been hanging since it was brought to the United States 50 Years […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Pisces: Make peace and love priorities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 47; Matt Lucas, 47; Eva Mendes, 47; Dean Stockwell, 85. Happy Birthday: Put your energy to good use this year. Idle time will lead to poor decisions. Make use of your attributes, and keep your emotions under control. Keep the peace when dealing with colleagues, relatives and friends. […]
Mother’s intuition warns of trouble under her roof
DEAR ABBY: I suspect that something has been going on with my husband and our daughter-in-law. My husband has become obsessed with her, and they both seem to become nervous when they are around me at the same time. My husband is always checking to see when I’m leaving. My son and daughter-in-law and their […]
Elevated ANA sparks search for associated conditions
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old healthy female. I am 6 feet tall, and weigh 130 pounds. My last blood pressure reading was 100/58. I have Raynaud’s phenomenon. I exercise every day (walk, bike, snowshoe). All of my medical laboratory results are within the normal range with the exception of my antinuclear antibody. In […]
Looking Back on March 5
100 Years Ago: 1921 After eight eventful years in authority, the Democratic administration of Woodrow Wilson closed its books today and rested to await the termination of its tenure at noon tomorrow. While the final balance was being checked by the outgoing officials, Warren G. Harding, Republican President elect, came to Washington, gave his approval […]
What to do with your COVID-19 vaccination card
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that I’ve gotten my COVID-19 vaccination card, what am I supposed to do with it? Should I carry it with me for any reason? — Mariam, no town ANSWER: Here’s what I would do: Make a copy of the card then laminate the original and the copy. Keep the original in […]
Man’s bisexual past gnaws at woman’s sense of trust
DEAR ABBY: I am a 49-year-old woman who has been in a romantic relationship with a good, caring man for two years. We live together, and he shows me all the time how much he loves me. We have amazing chemistry and are very affectionate. We enjoy spending time together, especially outdoors. When we first […]
Aquarius: Prepare to take action and control of your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 51; Patricia Heaton, 63; Mykelti Williamson, 64; Catherine O’Hara, 67. Happy Birthday: Take charge of your life. Refuse to let anyone undermine you or push you in a direction you don’t want to travel. Focus on what you enjoy doing, and be responsible for your happiness. Change begins […]
Paintings by Maine artists featured for March
Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery
Immunity after COVID does not appear to be long-lasting
DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column about the COVID-19 vaccine, you review the Pfizer vaccine results along with your suggested approach. You say: “People with a history of COVID-19 infection benefitted from the vaccine just as much as those without, suggesting no natural immunity was present.” I’m curious what specific results from the study […]