DEAR ABBY: My husband’s job brings him a great deal of unhappiness, but he doesn’t want to quit. He has been a high school Spanish teacher for 13 years. It’s the only career he’s ever known. There have always been ups and downs, but the problems over the past few years seem to be that […]
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Aquarius: Don’t feel pressured to decide if you aren’t ready. Pay more attention to how you feel and look,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Novak Djokovic, 35; Apolo Ohno, 40; Ginnifer Goodwin, 44; Naomi Campbell, 52. Happy Birthday: Keep moving, follow your heart and look for life’s little pleasures. Take responsibility for your happiness, and refuse to let negativity or emotional mayhem take over. Choose to use your intelligence and imagination to the fullest, […]
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College student is tested trying to reason with mom
DEAR ABBY: I am a freshman at a Midwestern university, and I love it. I finished my first semester with straight A’s, and my second semester has been strong. I have a great group of friends and have already made plenty of memories. My problem is I have been having a disagreement with my mom. […]
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Capricorn: Changing how you handle money will buy you the freedom to live life your way. Take responsibility for your happiness.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 48; Lisa Edelstein, 56; Nick Cassavetes, 63; Judge Reinhold, 65. Happy Birthday: Look at the facts and act. If you go back and forth or show signs of inconsistency, you will lose ground. Be aware of the possibilities, and stretch to reach the highest point instead of standing […]
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Sagittarius: Speak up and make your feelings and intentions clear. Open a dialogue that will expose everyone’s true feelings.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Naturi Naughton, 38; Matt Czuchry, 45; Tony Stewart, 51; Cher, 76. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do and how you handle situations. A friendly nudge or gesture will prompt others to do their fair share. Keep an open mind, and encourage others to help bring about positive change. […]
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Sister’s display of greed is last straw for sibling
DEAR ABBY: My father died five years ago at 90. For the last 20 years of his life, both my sisters shunned him because they disliked his second wife (who predeceased him). She had never been anything but kind to us all. They refused to speak to him and, when he was dying, announced that […]
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The body keeps a tight rein on electrolytes in most situations
Dear Dr. Roach: Can you explain electrolytes? How can we make sure we keep our electrolytes in the normal range within our body? Are we wasting our money purchasing bottled water that says, “includes electrolytes”? I came across an electrolyte powder that can be added to water. Is this the best way to keep electrolytes […]
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Diarrhea, bloating and gas are hallmarks of lactose intolerant
Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 78-year-old retired medical oncologist. While in residency in New York, I got a gastrointestinal virus that left me with lactose intolerance. After a while, it improved somewhat. But in the past couple of years, using Lactaid tabs when I ate yogurt started not to be enough, and I was plagued […]
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Wife of disabled veteran fight’s a battle of her own
DEAR ABBY: My husband is retired from the military and living with a mental illness caused by a traumatic brain injury. As a result, he’s disabled. We have four children. Over the years, he has developed an extreme sense of financial entitlement. Although I’m responsible for our finances, I cannot control his spending. His compulsions […]
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Scorpio: Explaining how you feel and what you expect will encourage others to see things your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 49; Polly Walker, 56; Grace Jones, 74; Pete Townshend, 77. Happy Birthday: Gravitate toward a positive lifestyle change. Rid yourself of stress and negativity and surround yourself with people who prop you up rather than bring you down. High energy, discipline and an open mind will encourage you […]