CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, 15; Ashley Park, 31; Paul Giamatti, 55; Robert Englund, 75. Happy Birthday: High energy and added discipline will set you on the right path this year. Don’t hold back when picking up the pace and staying focused on what’s important to you will take you where you want […]
Advice
Aries: Think big, but maintain a minimalist attitude. You’ll come out on top. Force someone’s hand if necessary.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 42; Mark Wahlberg, 51; Ron Livingston, 55; Jeff Garlin, 60. Happy Birthday: Take the path that leads to solidarity. Join special-interest groups and explore what’s available. Figure out how to use your skills to take advantage of opportunities. Suit up and put your energy to work for yourself […]
Sisters of abuse survivor are demanding an apology
DEAR ABBY: I survived 17 years of abuse. I’m slowly healing and now in a healthy relationship I enjoy. My ex did what most abusers do in these situations: He isolated me from my family. He would force me to say mean things to my sisters and parents to keep them away and make them […]
Daughter feels powerless to help her aging father
DEAR ABBY: My dad, who is nearing 80, has been married to my stepmom, “Ruth,” for nearly 35 years. She has always been temperamental and controlling to a degree, but during the last few years it has become abundantly clear that she’s emotionally abusive to my dad. Twenty years ago, I moved to another coast, […]
Pisces: Don’t reveal your plans until you feel confident you have everything under control. A personal change will add to your appeal and make you look and feel your best.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 37; Russell Brand, 47; Angelina Jolie, 47; Noah Wyle, 51. Happy Birthday: Reevaluate your motives and whether you are still on the right path. Put a strategy in place that promises higher returns and helps secure your position and long-term gains. Consider your physical, mental and emotional health, […]
Woman eats roommate’s food when her spending runs dry
DEAR ABBY: A couple of months ago, I moved from my mother’s into an apartment with a friend I had rekindled a high school friendship with a few years back. The first month in, I noticed she had eaten a few of my freezer meals, so I confronted her about it. She started crying and […]
Aquarius: Stay away from individuals who meddle or try to push you in a direction you don’t care to travel.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 36; Anderson Cooper, 55; James Purefoy, 58; Deniece Williams, 72. Happy Birthday: Reach out to the people and groups that pique your interest and encourage you to develop and follow your dreams. By participating in social events, you’ll receive valuable information that can help shape your future. Explore […]
Ablation of posterior nasal nerves may alleviate condition
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old female in relatively good health. I have a history of allergic rhinitis. A regimen of allergy testing and shots was successful in controlling my seasonal allergies. I also have vasomotor rhinitis, which results in a runny nose during meals, drinking hot or cold beverages and after tooth brushing. […]
Taurus: Pay attention to detail and iron out any issue you think might be a problem, then proceed with good intentions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abraham Attah, 21; Margot Robbie, 32; Alex Morgan, 33; Larry David, 75. Happy Birthday: Take a deep breath and tackle this year from a different perspective. Slow down, pace yourself and settle into a minimalist mindset that will counter any temptation to be unrestrained. Think about making changes that ease […]
Self centered brother has siblings at their wits end
DEAR ABBY: I come from a nice family. My siblings are thoughtful and kind, but one of my brothers is a conversational narcissist. He drones on for hours (if we let him) without asking a single question to engage another person. He sees nothing wrong with talking endlessly about his work and his acquisitions, which […]