DEAR ABBY: I am a happy, decidedly single woman with a large group of friends who are all married. Most of us grew up together, and all of us have been like extended family for the past 25 years. This year, one of the wives lost three family members within three months. This has been […]
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Taurus: It’s essential to recognize your talents and to concentrate on how to make your life better.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 38; Sherri Shepherd, 57; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 58; Jack Nicholson, 87. Happy Birthday: Collect your thoughts, plan and focus on fulfilling your dreams. Use your imagination and skills to navigate your way forward. Using your skills to manifest opportunities and achieve goals that build confidence and the desire […]
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Aries: Your input can improve your community if you throw your energy behind a cause that concerns you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 44; Rob Riggle, 54; Andie MacDowell, 66; Iggy Pop, 77. Happy Birthday: Don’t fold under pressure this year. Go with the flow, adapt to the changes happening around you and make life work like a charm; you’ll gain respect, favors and a path forward that will help you […]
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Longtime friendship collapses amid lies, drugs and deception
DEAR ABBY: The first Christmas my future husband and I were dating, he gave me an angel ring. I asked him to take me to a bar where my best friend worked so I could show it to her. When I showed it to her, she told me her cancer had come back. I gave […]
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Couple’s ancient divorce is still a sore subject
DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for 30 years. It was an unpleasant divorce because Dad had an affair with a woman he worked with and married her soon after. Mom was devastated. She and Dad were high school sweethearts. Both have moved on from this — sort of. Dad has since divorced, remarried […]
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Pisces: Understanding what you want or how others respond to you will make your life easier and encourage you to implement the changes that offer happiness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 48; Carmen Electra, 52; Shemar Moore, 54; Jessica Lange, 75. Happy Birthday: Take time, map out your course, and trust and believe in yourself. Opportunity is apparent, so take the initiative and make things happen. Personal change will help you decide what you want to pursue next and […]
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Aquarius: What you discover will help point you in a lucrative direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 43; Kate Hudson, 45; James Franco, 46; Ashley Judd, 56. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, do things right the first time, trust your instincts and pursue what makes you happy. Let kindness lead the way and your courage and charm resonate with those you love. Be the one to […]
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Low blood pressure prompts concern about blood levels, iron
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 23-year-old woman. Recently, my friend experienced a problem with high blood pressure, and for about five days, I followed her diet, which consisted of no added salt or sugar. While taking care of her, I checked my blood pressure once or twice, and it was normal. However, after almost […]
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Wedding planning shifts to a cousin’s appearance
DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, “Meadow,” who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She’s kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed “the Establishment.” She’s heavily tattooed and has several facial piercings and thick underarm hair. My son is the complete opposite. He is in the business world and is very professional in […]
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MRI not recommended for patient with shrapnel lodged in skull
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a 3 mm piece of shrapnel lodged in my skull bone. This is a result of military action back in 1967. A recent X-ray continues to show the shrapnel after all these years. I would say that the piece is half in and half out of the skull bone. At […]