CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 38; Justin Timberlake, 42; Kerry Washington, 46; Portia de Rossi, 50. Happy Birthday: Follow the path of least resistance. Explore the unfamiliar, and you’ll develop concepts that will make life easier. Invest time and money in what’s important to you. Keep moving toward your target with an open […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
Exercise treatment for arthritis only applies to osteoarthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently had a column on arthritis that recommended more activity. So, what medications can help? You didn’t say in your article. I take a slow-release Tylenol, but I heard of a study that says tart cherry pills help. — B.L. ANSWER: Tart cherry juice has been shown to reduce the risk […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Dysfunctional family labels stable brother selfish
DEAR ABBY: My two siblings and I were raised by an abusive, alcoholic father. Predictably, it has adversely affected our mental health adversely. One sibling struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse. The other has a personality disorder and cannot maintain stable relationships. I cope with comparatively fewer severe issues, but I still must work hard […]
Posted inSun Spots
Two large suitcases to give away to nonprofit agencies in the region
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a couple suitcases to donate to a nonprofit that can use them. They are large and have been used once. They are just too big for me to handle anymore. — No name, no town ANSWER: Readers, if you have donated luggage to a nonprofit in the past, let me […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Runnin’ Down A Dream to take stage at Somerset Abbey
Runnin’ Down A Dream, A Tom Petty Tribute plans to perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St. in Madison. The band is made up of Mike Boucher, lead vocals and guitar; Harry Coddington, lead guitar; Roger Howard, drummer; Marty Mclellan, guitar and vocals; and Steve Brown, keyboard and vocals. Boucher […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Jan. 30: ‘King to workers: It’s not over’
Read more about Jan. 30, 1998, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 The Monday Club has arranged for another lecture in Merrill Hall to be on Friday evening. The speaker will be Arthur G. Staples, of Auburn. Mr. Staples will have as his subject, “The New Woman.” 50 Years Ago: 1973 A splash […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Step up and be the first to take a stance and make a difference. Aggressive action will drum up the help you need to get things done your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eiza Gonzalez, 33; Wilmer Valderrama, 43; Phil Collins, 72; Charles S. Dutton, 72. Happy Birthday: Make a positive difference in your community. A passionate approach to whatever you do will fetch the results you desire. Stay in your lane this year and provide the ones you love with stability. Showing […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Recreational tianeptine has potential for abuse, overdose
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been hearing about tianeptine being sold at gas stations. Is it really dangerous? — S.F. ANSWER: Like so many substances, tianeptine can be a useful drug when prescribed and taken correctly (it’s used in several countries for depression), but is indeed dangerous when used recreationally. Its use has been banned in […]
Posted inDear Abby
Southern girl can’t abide husband’s preference for north
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 32-year-old mom of four (11-month-old twins, a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old). I’ve been married for six years. I’m a Southern girl, but my husband is an immigrant to this country. When he emigrated, he settled in the North. I have always told him before and during our marriage that I don’t […]
Posted inSun Spots
Movers, Chinese food and computer help needed
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a local company to help me move from a small house to an even smaller home just 20 miles away. I do not have a lot of belongings, but need help. I will have everything packed. I just need a mover to take the boxes and some furniture, […]