CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 35; Jaime King, 46; Jonathan Ruckman, 56; George Lopez, 64. Happy Birthday: Embrace this year with enthusiasm and passion. Choose to be a participant rather than a bystander. Refuse to be a victim or attach yourself to something you don’t enjoy or a lifestyle that leaves you feeling […]
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Mom devastated by daughter’s wedding plans
DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Alexa,” is breaking my heart. She’s engaged to a nice enough man she’s been with for five years, but she has cast aside every single wedding tradition that’s important to us. Alexa won’t wear an engagement ring because diamonds are “ugly” and not politically correct. She has refused to have […]
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Libra: Get out and mingle, network or participate in something that motivates or stimulates you to give your all.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 39; Sherri Shepherd, 58; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 59; Jack Nicholson, 88. Happy Birthday: Pause, think and set your sights on this year’s desired outcomes. There is no need to rush or take on unnecessary projects or responsibilities if they don’t fit your agenda. A clear picture of what […]
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Doorbell camera captures parents speaking about daughter
DEAR ABBY: We were recorded on video and audio on our daughter’s porch, thinking we were talking to each other privately. We were discussing how hurt we were that she didn’t want to spend time with us on our 50th wedding anniversary, shortly after she and her husband moved out of state. They could easily […]
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Second marriage deteriorates as reality becomes clearer
DEAR ABBY: I’m 58 and five years into my second marriage. We lived together a little over a year before getting married. I spent seven years as a caregiver for my parents before marrying my current husband. We moved to Kentucky from Florida because his mom needed us close, but since the move, he has […]
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Virgo: Dig in; discipline and determination will help you reach your goal and leave a lasting impression on those you encounter.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 45; Rob Riggle, 55; Andie MacDowell, 67; Iggy Pop, 78. Happy Birthday: Participate with kindness, not anger. Only change what’s necessary, and hold on to what’s meaningful. Trust your instincts and work privately on self-improvement and positively impacting those you encounter. Be the one to start a movement […]
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Ex-wife still using ‘kids’ to hurt their father
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate school. I moved close enough to see them when they come to visit their hometown and their mother. My ex-wife […]
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Leo: Interest groups that address issues of concern will motivate you to join forces with or donate to someone who can help make a difference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 49; Carmen Electra, 53; Jessica Lange, 76; George Takei, 88. Happy Birthday: Invite change into your life. Keep the momentum flowing until you reach your destination of choice. Put some thought into updating your look and marketing yourself for success. Speak passionately about your dreams, hopes and wishes, […]
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Cancer: Nothing will change if you aren’t willing to find common ground and compromise.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 44; Kate Hudson, 46; James Franco, 47; Ashley Judd, 57. Happy Birthday: Participation will help you gain momentum. Initiate what you want to unfold this year and make your voice heard. Rework your schedule, set up a routine that feeds your soul and bankroll the activities and events […]
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Grandmother thinks toddler should be more responsible
DEAR ABBY: I have a 16-month-old who has recently learned to walk. My mom was watching him one day a week while I worked part-time, but she ultimately decided it was too much stress on her back and said she could no longer lift him. Lately, she has been telling me I need to “train” […]