CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, 42; Mario Lopez, 47; Wendi McLendon-Covey, 51; Nora Roberts, 70. Happy Birthday: Face facts, make adjustments and prepare to move forward. Stop putting up with situations that are uncertain, tense or stressful. Take action, and revamp your lifestyle to encourage a healthier, happier outcome. Anger and frustration […]
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Too much togetherness tries hen-pecked man’s patience
DEAR ABBY: Since the coronavirus lockdown began, my wife and I have been cooped up together all day, every day. Though we have lived together for 35 years, she’s now discovering that I “don’t cook vegetables correctly.” (It goes without saying that I’m no longer allowed to prepare the entrees.) I don’t sort the trash […]
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Sagittarius: Self-improvement will pay off
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 41; Scott Bakula, 66; Tony Shalhoub, 67; Sharon Osbourne, 68. Happy Birthday: Tell it like it is. Don’t mince words or sidestep around issues you need to address. Clearing the air is the way to new beginnings. Let your creative imagination take over, and be innovative as you […]
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Poll worker looking for clarity on Election Day COVID risks
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have worked at the election polls in a school gym for years and know that presidential elections bring out close to 2,000 voters in my precinct. Most of my fellow workers are 70 and older. I am the youngest at 60. Is it safe for us to work over 15 hours […]
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Dad wants nephew’s death kept a secret from kids
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s nephew passed away last week. He was only 26, and it was a complete shock. No one realized he was using drugs. My husband is attending the funeral (a nine-hour drive) and will be gone for four days. We have two children, ages 7 and 9, and because of the pandemic, […]
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Man’s internet addiction makes woman a social media widow
DEAR ABBY: I realize that social media is a big part of today’s world, and I have no problem with someone using it to stay in contact with family and friends. But at what point is it deemed an addiction? My significant other spends hours every day scrolling through his Facebook and Twitter pages. I […]
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Scorpio: Make a change and do something that makes you happy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ksenia Solo, 33; Bruno Mars, 35; Sigourney Weaver, 71; Chevy Chase, 77. Happy Birthday: Follow your heart, and pursue your goals. Study, and prepare for the changes you want to make. Align yourself with people who share your concerns, interests and goals. Keep the peace, and distance yourself from people […]
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Surgery is standard treatment for penile cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about cancer of the penis? I can’t seem to find information. — S.S. ANSWER: Cancer of the penis is quite rare in industrialized nations, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers in men. By contrast, it is quite common in parts of Africa, Asia and South […]
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Researching family history exposes old murder charges
DEAR ABBY: While researching my family, I discovered that my now-elderly mother was charged with the murder of a toddler 40 years ago, before I was born. She was never convicted and never mentioned it. However, after reading her testimony and things she’s said after the incident, I have no doubt she is guilty. This […]
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Surgery is a valid option for male breast cancer in a 90-year-old
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 90-year-old father has been diagnosed with breast cancer. His doctor is recommending mastectomy, after which time they will determine a course of treatment. My father is fairly healthy for his age, although he does have high blood pressure, diabetes and spinal stenosis, for which he takes oral medications. He has a […]