DEAR ABBY: I once hosted a holiday dinner for which I had made a ham and a turkey with all the sides and three different pies. I even made a special mince pie for one of the guests. The guests — my brothers-in-law, my brother and his family of four and his mother-in-law — all […]
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Desiccant acts as a pill protector in bottles of medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I take telmisartan for high blood pressure. Included in each bottle is one of those tiny moisture-absorbent packs. Once the package is opened and I begin taking the pills, is it necessary to keep the dehydrator “pill” in the bottle, or can I discard it? I have, more than once, almost popped […]
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Scorpio: A personal change may not please everyone, but if it sits well with you, that’s all that matters.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Asa Butterfield, 25; Klarc Jerome Wilson, 29; Taran Killam, 40; David Oyelowo, 46. Happy Birthday: Speak your mind. Take the initiative to make your dreams come true. Be responsible for your happiness, and construct a life that satisfies your needs and warms your soul. Invest in yourself, your ideas and […]
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Teen discovers mom’s affair while looking at her phone
DEAR ABBY: I am 15 and have a big problem. My mom and my dad have been married a long time. I was looking through pictures on Mom’s phone and found some very inappropriate and romantic texts from “Rob,” her business partner. Mom forces our whole family to hang out with Rob, and my brother […]
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Imprisoned man worries his girlfriend is missing out
DEAR ABBY: I am a 26-year-old man, and I’m currently incarcerated. My girlfriend, “Diana,” and I have been together for four years. She has a 6-year-old daughter, and I have a 7-year-old son. Our kids are very close, and I am also very close to her daughter. I may be locked up for some time. […]
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The controversial role of eggs as a dietary component
DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend thinks I eat too many eggs. I have eggs every day. I make an omelet of two egg whites and one whole egg about three or four times a week. Other days, I have omelets made with three egg whites. With my cholesterol in the 200-225 range, is that too […]
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Libra: Own the stage, and set priorities that suit your needs. Speak from the heart,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Szohr, 37; Ewan McGregor, 51; Christopher Walken, 79; Shirley Jones, 88. Happy Birthday: Put your heart and soul into whatever you do this year. Get the lowdown, focus on a plan and wade toward your goal with intent and desire. Your enthusiasm will be infectious and draw interest and […]
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Pain from ganglion cyst should prompt a checkup
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a ganglion cyst removed in 2018. I had no pain before it was removed, nor since — until now. I can see a very small lump forming, and it seems to be hitting a nerve. There is pain. Is it important to get it checked out now? — S.B. ANSWER: […]
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Stepmom learns of teen’s shocking online activity
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for a little over three years. I have two teen girls, and he has one. They get along for the most part, but lately my 18-year-old, “Lindsay,” and his 17-year-old, “Taylor,” have been clashing. They were brought up very differently, and sometimes it causes waves because […]
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Virgo: A partnership that brings out the best in you looks promising. Networking, pursuing educational opportunities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Samantha Win, 31; Katy Mixon, 41; Celine Dion, 54; Eric Clapton, 77. Happy Birthday: Stay fixed on the results, and don’t deviate this year. An impulsive move will be to your detriment and take much longer to reverse than you anticipate. Target your energy where it will do the most […]