CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christopher Briney, 26; Peyton Manning, 48; Alyson Hannigan, 50; Jim Parsons, 51. Happy Birthday: Place your power where it counts. Believe and trust in yourself and your ability to improve your world. Concentrate on making small but effective lifestyle changes this year, and everything else will fall into place. Change […]
Advice
Best friend bitter that fall ritual has changed
DEAR ABBY: My best friend since the 9th grade and I have always watched NFL football on Sundays. We have watched through the births of my children (he is the godfather to both; they are now adults), deaths in the family — everything. He has never married or had a significant other. He is very […]
Scorpio: A change in the dynamics of a meaningful relationship will give you the push you need to try something new.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Monaghan, 48; Keri Russell, 48; Randall Park, 50; Chaka Khan, 71. Happy Birthday: Get organized, and move in a direction that offers security and financial opportunities. Changing how you handle your investments or budget will encourage flexibility that allows you to make headway regarding how you earn money. Tighten […]
Libra:Nudging will encourage someone to offer insight, allowing you to decide your next move when necessary.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Reese Witherspoon, 48; Elvis Stojko, 52; Bob Costas, 72; William Shatner, 93. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to make the right choice, be selective and put your energy where it counts. How you navigate life will determine what you get in return. You don’t need an audience in order […]
Wife’s veganism has become a third party in marriage
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been teachers since 1999. We married in 2011. She became vegan in 2017. It helped her beat diabetes, which I love. However, she’s pure vegan for animal rights and listens to vegan podcasts all day long after teaching and on the weekends. I mean all day, EVERY day […]
Lisping could potentially be the first symptom of ALS
DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother-in-law died at age 73 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). There was no family history of the disease. My sister-in-law, age 72, is now experiencing occasional problems with lisping. Could this be the first sign of her developing familial ALS? She is in great physical condition otherwise, and she has no […]
Once-supportive wife becomes abusive drinker
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 28 years. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer. It was discovered because of a seizure I had at work. They put me in an ambulance, took me to the hospital and did a CT scan, which revealed my stage-4 cancer. Prior to this, my wife didn’t work, […]
Virgo: Focus on what’s already moving and motivating you, and direct your energy into expanding and exploring what you’ve already begun.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jace Norman, 24; Matthew Broderick, 62; Rosie O’Donnell, 62; Gary Oldman, 66. Happy Birthday: Put your power in place and make things happen. Confidence and courage will convince others to help you complete your missions this year. Speak up and share your thoughts and plans, and you’ll gain the support […]
What are the causes behind mobility problems?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 79 and can move around without any problem. However, it seems that many people — some younger than I am — have mobility problems. I wonder what causes this problem: lack of exercise, genes, weight, etc.? I walk five days a week, and my weight is normal. — E.G. ANSWER: Be […]
Leo: Opportunity suggests looking closely at the changes around you and plugging into how you can use your skills to capitalize on what’s important to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ruby Rose, 38; Kathy Ireland, 61; Holly Hunter, 66; Spike Lee, 67. Happy Birthday: Bask in the light, offer words of wisdom and be grateful for all that comes your way. Your generosity of heart and your hands-on help bring life to everything you touch. Be open, receptive and willing […]