DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were divorced six years ago. Our 26-year-old daughter has always been close to her mother and my former in-laws. When my ex and I separated, she was 20. When we divorced a year later, she sided with her mother, which I expected. Since the divorce, I have seen my […]
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Pisces: Be truthful in order to avoid being put in a precarious position Your heart might be in the right place
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 41; Katie Holmes, 43; Brad Pitt, 58; Steven Spielberg, 75. Happy Birthday: A glimpse of what’s possible will push you in a new direction. Positive thoughts and actions will open doors. It’s up to you to make your dreams come true. Don’t sit back and wait for things […]
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Educator feels homeschool past carries stigma today
DEAR ABBY: I was homeschooled K-12. I now have multiple master’s degrees and work for a public school. I returned to my hometown and, with hard work and dedication, have moved up the career ladder in my district. While I love my job, I also value and respect the fact that my mom chose to […]
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Aquarius: Don’t let a last-minute change of plans ruin your day Do what you can
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 46; Bill Pullman, 68; Eugene Levy, 75; Ernie Hudson, 76. Happy Birthday: Airtight plans are encouraged if you want to bulldoze your way through the upcoming year without a hitch. A little too much or too little will throw you off course. Balance, fair play and sheer determination […]
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Discovery of neighbors past shocks new friend
DEAR ABBY: I recently learned my neighbor shot and killed her two young kids (14 and 2) more than 20 years ago and served only half of her prison sentence — six years. The newspaper said she called the police herself, confessed and was arrested and incarcerated. I have only known her for two years. […]
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Injection, infusion and medication: Demystifying osteoporosis treatments
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had osteoporosis for a while and recently had a bone density test that again confirmed that I have it. I am not really interested in taking an oral prescription such as Fosamax, because of the many negative side effects. I would like to find out more about the injection, Prolia. […]
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How risky is occasional seafood when it comes to gout care?
DEAR DR. ROACH: About three months ago, I had an attack of gout. I believe it was my first, but I may have had one a few months earlier that was diagnosed as a foot infection. The symptoms lasted well over a month. My last uric acid reading was 5.1, but it was 8.6 in […]
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Weight loss doesnt take sting out of observations
DEAR ABBY: During the last year, I made some significant changes to my life. I left an emotionally abusive marriage after 23 years, which gave me the confidence to take better care of myself. I have lost 70 pounds and am almost down to the weight I was in high school. I am very proud […]
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Capricorn: Tidy up decorate your space get into the festive season and do something that brings you joy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallee Hirsh, 34; Krysten Ritter, 40; J.B. Smoove, 56; Billy Gibbons, 72. Happy Birthday: Keep your life simple, and channel your energy into what matters and will bring the highest return. Refuse to let the little things get to you. Moderation in all aspects of life will help you avoid […]
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Couple deal with cracks in their relationship
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for almost five years. We don’t live together but we see each other every other day. Recently we had an argument about him following girls who show their butts on Instagram. This is not the first time I have asked him to delete the pictures; it’s the […]