CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hannah Simone, 42; Michael Ealy, 49; Martin Sheen, 82; Tony Bennett, 96. Happy Birthday: Being a good listener will help you fly under the radar when faced with controversy. The information you gather will give you an inside view of what’s possible and an advantage in competitive situations. Turn this […]
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Sagittarius: Invest in your talents and skills. Diversity will be your ticket to a better lifestyle. Be willing to do things differently if it will keep you in the game and ahead of the competition.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Uli Latukefu, 38; Sam Worthington, 46; Kevin Smith, 52; Mary-Louise Parker, 58. Happy Birthday: Put yourself out there and see what happens. Be brave, voice your opinion and venture down paths that intrigue you. Take charge and set the stage for success. Use your skills to open doors, network and […]
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Love triangle will inevitably cause hurt feelings
DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman who, a little while ago, got a girlfriend, “Darlene.” After meeting her, I thought that was what love felt like. But my old (bisexual) friend “Michelle” has me feeling differently. I have known her since kindergarten, but recently I feel my heart racing and butterflies in my stomach just thinking […]
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Low blood platelets call for the help of a hematologist
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count? He drinks alcohol everyday — not hard liquor, but canned alcoholic mixed drinks. He is in constant pain from […]
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Drinking water is not the cause of diarrhea while traveling
DEAR DR. ROACH: While reading one of your recent columns, I learned that all water, except distilled, contains electrolytes. I wondered if there are differences in the amount of each electrolyte in drinking water in different places in Canada, and if so, whether that might explain why I experience cramping and diarrhea when I am […]
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Scorpio: Take pride in what you do and associate with people who can help you use your talents and skills to encourage personal growth and happiness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Momoa, 43; Tempestt Bledsoe, 49; Adam Duritz, 58; Coolio, 59. Happy Birthday: Put your emotions and anger aside this year and focus on honesty, integrity and doing what’s right and best for everyone. Don’t limit what you can do when putting everything you’ve got into reaching goals will lead […]
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Recovered granddaughter fighting for independence
DEAR ABBY: I have been in what feels like a war with my grandmother. She always took care of me and my younger brother and sister. She was there when we couldn’t be with our parents. For a long time, I was troubled and into addiction. I admit I lost sight of who I really […]
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Mother-in-law’s comments caught on doorbell camera
DEAR ABBY: I recently made some unflattering comments about my daughter-in-law to my son. They were recorded on their Ring doorbell. Now she’s angry with me and my son, and I’m not sure I will ever see the grandchildren again. When I emailed her an apology, she said she didn’t know if she could ever […]
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Libra: A physical improvement will boost your confidence and encourage you to socialize with people who have much to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 24; Jessica Williams, 33; Zac Brown, 44; J.K. Rowling, 57. Happy Birthday: Tunnel vision may help you reach your target, but it will also cause you to miss opportunities. Understanding the dynamics of what’s going on around you will give you a clearer vision regarding making the most […]
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Wife’s smoking addiction clouds future of marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for 32 years. I love her dearly. Recently, though, her smoking has been really bothering me. Her father passed away from COPD five years ago because he was a lifetime smoker. I thought that would convince her to stop. She has tried, but she always goes […]