CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cory Hardrict, 42; Eric Dane, 49; Susan Tedeschi, 51; Lou Ferrigno, 70. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to accomplish. An organized approach to life, love and financial matters will alleviate stress and worry. Having balance will be your ticket to freedom and the success you aim to achieve. Look […]
Advice
Vitamin cocktail for COVID is harmless, but not helpful
DEAR DR. ROACH: You stated in a recent column that there is no evidence to support taking vitamins D, C and zinc when treating/preventing COVID-19. I recently spoke to an infectious disease doctor who told me that doctors are giving this very vitamin “cocktail” to hospitalized patients with COVID. Lots of resources say having these […]
Cheating husband obsesses over cheating wife’s lover
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 21 (mostly) happy years. However, last year I had an affair that lasted for several months. I confessed to my wife, and we separated for about a month while I tried to evaluate what I should do. In the end, I returned home and asked […]
Scorpio: Share your ideas and concerns with someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack Osbourne, 36; Parker Posey, 53; Courtney Thorne-Smith, 54; Bonnie Raitt, 72. Happy Birthday: Compassion and understanding will push you to make changes that lift the limitations and challenges you face and set your dreams free to flourish. Take care of yourself and the things you have put off for […]
Overworked mom runs out of patience with fiance
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my fiance for six years (engaged for almost two). We have a 4-year-old daughter. During the six years we have been together, he has been employed for only two. He has been trying to start a business for the last two years, but it’s still not working. The stress […]
Libra: Someone you love will be disappointed or jealous
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lorde, 25; Adam DeVine, 38; David Guetta, 54; Joni Mitchell, 78. Happy Birthday: A change of pace will improve your attitude and lower your stress, but first, take care of unfinished business. What you cannot do yourself, summon someone else to take over. Procrastinating and living in the past will […]
Single woman struggles to connect in her community
DEAR ABBY: I have been living in a 55-plus community in Florida for several years. I’m a single woman, and I moved here for the weather and to meet new friends. In this community, there are “cliques.” One does everything together and never includes anyone else. The other is a combination of full-time residents and […]
Virgo: Let your creativity take the lead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Stone, 33; Ethan Hawke, 51; Maria Shriver, 66; Sally Field, 75. Happy Birthday: Take control of your life, and deal with situations that are holding you back. Look for opportunities that let you follow your dreams, and use your skills to reach your goals. Change isn’t easy, but it […]
Woman takes advantage of neighbor’s assistance
DEAR ABBY: My husband is close to retirement age and has his hands full with work and yardwork all year long. We have a lot of property to take care of. Two years ago, a retired neighbor asked him to clear the snow from her double driveway during the winter storms. (We don’t own a […]
Cannabis terminology can lead to confusion
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about cannabis products containing delta-8 THC? — M.O. ANSWER: Cannabis products have many active chemicals. The ones that have been best studied are the tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THCs are psychoactive, and the term THC generally refers to the delta-9 isomer, but several others, including delta-8, […]