CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 33; Melanie Brown, 47; Rupert Everett, 63; Annette Bening, 64. Happy Birthday: Protect against those who want to control you or make you look bad. Step into the spotlight, and ward off any misconception that arises. You must set high standards and live up to your promises if […]
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Friendship between women moves into bizarre stage
DEAR ABBY: “Dana” has been my best friend since 1995. We did so many things together, until she had gastric bypass surgery three years ago. Mind you, Dana was never fat. She may have been overweight, but she was never morbidly obese. She never participated in any of the fun sports I did, such as […]
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Leo: Acting, instead of talking about what you will do, will help you gain the respect you deserve.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 37; Kylie Minogue, 54; Christa Miller, 58; Gladys Knight, 78. Happy Birthday: Do your due diligence. Take a leadership position, and be clear about what you want to see happen. Set the pace, and call on those you trust to uphold the same level of perfection that you […]
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Woman constantly revisits past decisions in her mind
DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorced woman, soon to be 60, who is often haunted by vivid memories of the past. I constantly recall times in my life that I regret or cringe about, and things I wish I would have handled better. They range from being embarrassed at my 7th birthday party to being bullied […]
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Cancer: You don’t have to impress anyone; you have to be yourself and let the experiences you encounter lead to the right decisions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 32; Shanola Hampton, 45; Jack McBrayer, 49; Paul Bettany, 51. Happy Birthday: Pull out all the stops, and force issues that will clear up unfinished business. Cutting ties with the past will give you the freedom to try something new or encourage you to use your knowledge, skills […]
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If there’s a long COVID, does that mean there’s a long flu?
Dear Dr. Roach: We are learning a lot about short-term to long-term impacts from COVID-19, especially on the cardiovascular system. But we don’t hear about “long flu” or similar impacts. Is that because COVID really is different, or is it more the case that we have billions of people affected and an unprecedented amount of […]
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Conniving boyfriend sabotages longtime friendship with lies
DEAR ABBY: I have a gay friend I’ll call “Allen.” We have been close friends for 13 years. Allen has visited me often with his friends from England, and two years ago, when I could finally afford to visit him, he invited me to stay in the home he shares with his boyfriend, “Rupert.” Rupert […]
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Reader mystified by sudden reaction to corn and oats
Dear Dr. Roach: Please advise: Do our bodies “reject” certain foods as we get older? I am a healthy, slender 70-year-old woman on no medications. For several years now, I can’t eat anything made of corn or oats (to name a couple). I get an irritation in my throat and mucus buildup, which drives me […]
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Abuse victim can’t get mother to see truth
DEAR ABBY: One of my siblings was abused as a child. In turn, he abused me when he was a pre-teen and into his teens. It stopped when he got a girlfriend at the age of 14. This was news to my parents. Now that the cat is out of the bag, I have tried […]
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Gemini: Build momentum and move quickly. Strive to finish what you start, and win over people who have something to contribute to your long-term plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter, 56; Lenny Kravitz, 58; Pam Grier, 73; Stevie Nicks, 74. Happy Birthday: Forward motion, a positive attitude, and trusting and believing in yourself will lead to a brighter future. Your insight, experience and knowledge will set you apart and help you find your way into the hearts […]