DEAR ABBY: When my husband died two months ago, my identical twin helped me move in with her. She never married. I do all the chores — clean six litter boxes, load and unload the dishwasher, etc. I don’t know how to operate her washer/dryer, as she has shown me only once. She doesn’t like […]
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Upper body strength remains stagnant after rotator cuff injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been trying to increase my upper body strength, but am having difficulties. I am almost 70 and female, and have been moderately active. I exercise daily for 30 minutes using a stationary bike or a treadmill. I injured my rotator cuff last summer playing an exercise video game. There is […]
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Taurus: Look for the silver lining, and you will find a way to combat any disruption that comes your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bianca Santos, 32; Kate Beckinsale, 49; Sandra Bullock, 58; Helen Mirren, 77. Happy Birthday: You’ll encounter plenty of opportunities that require you to ignore emotions, favor practicality and allow you to take advantage of whatever comes your way. Change based on your needs will keep you on the path to […]
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Aries: Look beyond what’s going on around you and make changes that will help stabilize your position personally or professionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Lafferty, 37; D.B. Woodside, 53; Matt LeBlanc, 55; Illeana Douglas, 57. Happy Birthday: Hold on to your cash, regardless of tempting offers. Getting involved in joint ventures or sharing expenses with others will disappoint you. Maintain a routine that enables you to control your overhead and allocate your time. […]
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Continued use of Bactrim creates a resistance in treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH:As a 90-year-old man in mostly good health, I have been taking one Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) pill per day for several years now preventatively for recurrent urinary tract infections. I am very pleased with this successful treatment. However, my urologist has mentioned that I might have to relinquish the Bactrim at some point without […]
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After decades of being alone woman ponders purpose in life
DEAR ABBY: I am 66 and a 20-year widow. I live alone but have an active social life with my women friends. We live in a small town with very little to do, but we get together often to watch movies, eat out, etc. I never had children, and all my relatives have passed away. […]
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Wife takes over the TV shortly after retiring
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 47 years. Since she retired from her job, she has become addicted to her DVR. She records everything she can think of to watch “later.” She has shows she recorded from last year but hasn’t watched, and they take up 90% of her DVR disc. She […]
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Pisces: challenge you physically or encourage romance with someone special. Use your imagination, be resourceful when helping others and bring about positive change.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Paquin, 40; Summer Glau, 41; Jennifer Lopez, 53; Kristin Chenoweth, 54. Happy Birthday: You’re in the groove and ready to make your mark. Playing hardball will help you get what you want and encourage you to take what belongs to you. Leave nothing to chance. Opportunity is apparent, but […]
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Husband’s secret life as serial cheater revealed
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 23 years. About a year ago, our 22-year-old daughter became suspicious that her dad might be having an affair. She found out it was true through his text messages. When we sat down as a family and discussed it, at first he denied it. He got upset to […]
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Aquarius: Update your skills to suit the changing trends, and you’ll develop the edge you need to stay in the game.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 33; Marlon Wayans, 50; Charisma Carpenter, 52; Woody Harrelson, 61. Happy Birthday: Put your energy to work for you. Expand your goals and search your soul for answers that make your journey more meaningful. Size up what’s working for you and what isn’t, and adjust your plan of […]