CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 33; Joe Jonas, 34; Anthony Anderson, 53; Debra Messing, 55. Happy Birthday: Keep your thoughts and plans to yourself until you have tested and refined what you have to offer. Preparation will make the difference this year, and a pristine presentation will get you where you want to […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Husband’s ambivalence about a baby leaves wife high and dry
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 10 years. When we tried to have kids for the first time, we discovered I have polycystic ovary syndrome. We quit trying when the doctor visits became more than we could afford. We tried again after my husband saw a movie that moved him emotionally. Nothing […]
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Posted inSun Spots
ELHS Class of 1958 seeking classmates for reunion
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Edward Little High School Class of 1958 is planning its 65th-year reunion on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. It will be held from noon until 4 p.m. We have had some invitations returned in the mail as “undeliverable” and are hoping that some readers might know […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Juke Joint Devils plan Gardiner concert
Johnson Hall’s Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series will feature The Juke Joint Devils at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Gardiner’s waterfront The Juke Joint Devils is an old-school Jump Blues and Swing combo. The final concert of the series will feature The Give Your Voice All-Stars on Aug. 25. For more information, visit johnsonhall.org. […]
Posted inHoroscope
Taurus: Recognize the difference between opportunity and being used.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mila Kunis, 40; Halle Berry, 57; Jackee Harry, 67; Steve Martin, 78. Happy Birthday: Do your due diligence before you embrace change. Trial and error will take its toll if you aren’t precise in assessing situations. Look for an alternative; having a backup plan in place will put your mind […]
Posted inDear Abby
Financial adviser ignores contact preferences
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have some money in a mutual fund. Our new, very young financial adviser, “Alec,” seems sexist. He has phoned us four times asking to speak with my husband, and each time my husband refuses to speak to him. Since my name is also on our account, my husband said […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 14
100 Years Ago: 1923 City officials estimate that automobiles en route to the Harding funeral stretch out to a distance of 80 miles from Marion. Cars are running two and three abreast and there is not a break of more than ten feet for many miles. The caravan is being constantly augmented by cars from […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aries: Focus on what you can do to improve yourself and your position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 41; Debi Mazar, 59; John Slattery, 61; Dawnn Lewis, 62. Happy Birthday: Trying to convince others to follow your lead this year will waste time. Size up your situation and configure a plan that you can embrace alone. Opportunities will come from unexpected sources and tempt you to […]
Posted inDear Abby
Back away form the complicated high school romance
DEAR ABBY: My son dated a girl for 3 1/2 years in high school. Both were sure they had found their life mate. While my husband and I knew it was a long shot, they believed it was true because the girl’s parents had been high school sweethearts. When school ended, they split up, hoping […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Aug. 12
100 Years Ago: 1923 The camp meeting at Empire Grove opened Saturday evening with good attendance. Nearly all of the cottages are now open. Sunday morning Rev. A. Bean preached a fine sermon, and in the afternoon Rev. Forgrave of the Anti-Saloon League spoke on Federal Prohibitory Law, what it has accomplished, and the difficulties […]