CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stephen Amell, 41; Enrique Iglesias, 47; Melissa Gilbert, 58; David Keith, 68. Happy Birthday: Don’t let your emotions get the best of you this year. Find a way to chill, and surround yourself with positive people who can help keep you on track. Look for projects that keep you occupied […]
Advice
Battle of wills erupts over social media posts
DEAR ABBY: My adult son has a drug addiction, for which he is receiving treatment. My family and I have just met his daughter, who we had only recently learned about. She’s 6. I had a celebration for her birthday at my house. My mom (the great-grandma) took pictures of the birthday girl and her […]
Scorpio: enlighten others and expand your awareness and passion for life, love and happiness. Look on the bright side and do what pleases you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 30; Sydney Leroux, 32; Breckin Meyer, 48; Amy Heckerling, 68. Happy Birthday: Declutter your life and doors will open. Look for interesting ways to transform what you have into something that can benefit you moving forward. Adjust to the changing times by showing versatility. Your dedication will inspire […]
Libra: Find purpose in what you do, and it will give you peace of mind and make it easier for you to say no to offers that tempt you for the wrong reason.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gabourey Sidibe, 39; George Clooney, 61; Tom Bergeron, 67; Willie Mays, 91. Happy Birthday: Turn your vision into something concrete. Trust and believe in yourself and what you have to offer, and call on people who can contribute and help you excel. Look at change as a new adventure, and […]
No chance for successful ectopic pregnancy
Dear Dr. Roach: What is an ectopic pregnancy? — SA Answer: “Ectopic” comes from the Greek roots meaning “out of place,” and that’s just what it is. A normal pregnancy is in the uterus (also called “womb”). The most common places for an ectopic pregnancy are along the path the ovum (egg) travels, meaning from […]
Woman feels mistreated by disrespectful daughter
DEAR ABBY: I have a daughter, “Molly,” who is in her late 30s. Her father and I divorced when she was an infant, and I raised her, with help from my family, until I remarried. Her father had visitation and paid child support, but that’s where it ended. Throughout Molly’s life, I have taken care […]
What is an ectopic pregnancy? — SA
Dear Dr. Roach: What is an ectopic pregnancy? — SA Answer: “Ectopic” comes from the Greek roots meaning “out of place,” and that’s just what it is. A normal pregnancy is in the uterus (also called “womb”). The most common places for an ectopic pregnancy are along the path the ovum (egg) travels, meaning from […]
Mom wonders how to reveal youngest son’s heritage
DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful 12-year-old son, “Oliver,” who was conceived during a date rape at a work party. I don’t remember much about that night. When I found out I was pregnant, I hoped my husband at the time was the father. When the baby came, it was obvious he wasn’t, because Oliver […]
Virgo: Follow your gut feeling, and it will help you decide who you can trust and rely on to help you get things done.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adele, 34; Henry Cavill, 39; Danielle Fishel, 41; Tina Yothers, 49. Happy Birthday: Put together a wish list and don’t spare details. Preparation will play an integral part in the way things unfold. You’ll tend to take on more than you can handle when keeping things concise and doable will […]
Underlying problem needs to be identified
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old woman and have had pain in my right hip for more than a year. I have a normal body mass index. My general practitioner diagnosed trochanteric bursitis and recommended stretches plus Voltaren cream to reduce the pain. The stretching helped control the pain, but Voltaren cream did nothing […]