Dear Dr. Roach: My wife and I are both in our late 60s. She has gotten three doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and I have gotten three doses of the Moderna, only because that was what was available when we got our first dose. Because of our age, we are considering getting a second booster […]
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Delicious dessert tastes best shared with company
DEAR ABBY: I lost your cookbooklet collection! My family and I have really enjoyed some of those recipes. I have loved all the ones I have tried, but my favorites are the desserts. Particularly noteworthy is your Peanut Butter Pie. It is yummy! Please let me know how I can order the booklets again. I […]
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Libra: Disagreements will leave you unsettled. Do your best to resolve issues quickly and to practice kindness and consideration.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tina Fey, 52; George Strait, 70; Reggie Jackson, 76; Robert Morse, 91. Happy Birthday: Budget wisely and keep your possessions and assets protected. Avoid joint ventures and giving others too much personal information. Concentrate on taking care of business and using common sense to help you get what you want. […]
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Hospice volunteer stunned by family’s generous gift
DEAR ABBY: For a few years, I volunteered to tend to an elderly woman through a hospice organization. My role was to visit with her while her son ran errands or enjoyed an evening of entertainment. I grew fond of her and her family. For my 70th birthday, her daughter, son and daughter-in-law hosted an […]
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Virgo: A change of attitude will give you a new take on an old situation or relationship.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nikki Reed, 34; Derek Hough, 37; Trent Reznor, 57; Craig Ferguson, 60. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on health and emotional well-being — schedule time for relaxation, creative endeavors, personal growth and fitness. Surround yourself with people who put a smile on your face. Call the shots, set the stage […]
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Friendship evaporated amidst shoplifting and shortchanging
DEAR ABBY: I had a friend I adored. She was someone I had known for over 20 years, but I had to say goodbye to her. I realized she is a shoplifter and also doesn’t tip at restaurants. When she shoplifted, I was with her. I had no idea she was doing it until we […]
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Dissociative identity disorder often misrepresented in media
Dear Dr. Roach: What is dissociative identity disorder? There are a lot of movies and TV shows about it. — Anon. Answer: Most people will be more familiar with dissociative identity disorder’s former name: multiple personality disorder. DID is a complex psychiatric disorder that has been frequently mischaracterized in the media. The hallmarks of the […]
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Leo: Set high standards and discuss plans with someone you can rely on for good advice.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Fox, 36; Tori Spelling, 49; Janet Jackson, 56; Pierce Brosnan, 69. Happy Birthday: Sort through the clutter and tie up loose ends. Concentrate on personal growth and what makes you happy. Participate in any changes that will affect your status or position. Be innovative and offer alternative ideas. Take […]
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Cancer: Get together with people who share your concerns, interests and ambition. Call experts to help you sort through any particulars that will shed light on the quickest and most cost-efficient way to reach your target.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jamie-Lynn Sigler, 41; David Krumholtz, 44; Russell Hornsby, 48; Chazz Palminteri, 70. Happy Birthday: Take charge and control situations that can affect your professional or personal life. Protect against interference and being put in a compromising position. Have a plan ready to counter anyone trying to dictate or sway your […]
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DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was 4. I’ve had a problem with insecurity and jealousy for as long as I can remember. I have two older sisters who are twins and a half-brother my stepmom and dad had when I was 18. My sisters were always the popular and favored kids because they […]