DEAR ABBY: Since I moved eight years ago, my son, “Jim,” has visited me only once, and that’s because I gave his son my car. I rarely hear from him, and when I have visited, we barely talk. We have totally different ideas on life, and it has caused a rift in our relationship. When […]
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Taurus: Make quality of life a priority
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 58; Meg Ryan, 59; Allison Janney, 61; Ann Curry, 64. Happy Birthday: Share your knowledge, and be resourceful when you have doubts. Ask, and you shall receive what you need to reach your goals. Embrace change, but don’t take risks that can lead to injury or illness. Abide […]
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Confession to decades-old infidelity devastates wife
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband of 50 years confessed that 46 years ago, shortly after our son was born, he had a one-night stand with a total stranger he gave a ride to. She offered sex to him, and they went to a hotel for the brief encounter. He said he had totally […]
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Aries: Find a way to overcome controversy and build better relationships
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Damon Wayans Jr., 38; Chloe Sevigny, 46; Owen Wilson, 52; Oscar Nunez, 62. Happy Birthday: Take the initiative, and turn your thoughts into something tangible. Be the one to make the first move. Be innovative and ready to bring about change. Stop worrying about what you cannot change, and start […]
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Is there a stroke link to Fosamax?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why don’t you inform your patients about Fosamax causing a stroke? This is well studied, and my mother is currently hospitalized from stroke, most likely from Fosamax. Doctors need to learn how to be doctors and stop handing out medication. Doctor incompetence killed my father and now is working on killing my […]
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Holidays this year inspire thinking outside the gift box
DEAR ABBY: With the holidays fast approaching, I’m starting to think about shopping. Honestly, I’m tired of shopping for adults who don’t need anything. Finding gifts for them becomes more daunting each year. I think gift cards and direct money are tacky Christmas presents. Do you think it would be odd to ask my adult […]
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Sudden onset of appendicitis reveals potential cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I had a sudden onset of appendicitis and was operated on the following day laparoscopically. The surgeon explained to me that the surgery took longer than usual because of scar tissue from a total hysterectomy 10 months earlier. He said my appendix was enlarged and inflamed around the site and had […]
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Pisces: Rev up your game plan and proceed with passion
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 42; David Ramsey, 49; Danny DeVito, 76; Martin Scorsese, 78. Happy Birthday: Be secretive about the changes you make. Go about your business, and put your plans in place. Have faith in yourself and what you do, and feel optimistic that everything else will fall into place and […]
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Girlfriend left on sideline at small family wedding
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of five years calls me his “partner.” I care about his family, and they are happy we are together. His daughter had a small wedding with just a few family members and the wedding party. I sat alone in our room for hours while they took pre-wedding photos. Not a problem. […]
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Aquarius: Consider what you can do to improve your situation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 36; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 43; Lisa Bonet, 53; Marg Helgenberger, 62. Happy Birthday: Protect your health and your rights. Use the experience you have gained to ensure your safety and well-being. Take the path that feels right, not the one others pressure you to take. Make changes that […]