CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 34; Esperanza Spalding, 37; Freida Pinto, 37; Wynton Marsalis, 60. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want, and find out how to achieve peace of mind and happiness. A positive outlook will contribute to turning your dream into a reality. Comfort and convenience at home will make it easier […]
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Capricorn: Joint ventures and how best to handle situations that require utmost honesty
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Ang, 38; Felicity Jones, 38; Alan Jackson, 63; Michael McKean, 74. Happy Birthday: Discipline will lead to new and exciting opportunities. Engage in activities and events geared toward advancement, knowledge and connecting with advantageous people. Position yourself to advance, and you will outmaneuver any competition you encounter this year. […]
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Man’s appearance is driving wife out the door
DEAR ABBY: My husband is a wonderful man. We’ve been married 31 years and have been retired for the past six. He takes care of most of the housework, and I work at a part-time job. We have no children or nearby relatives. We are pretty much all we have to depend upon. My only […]
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Husband resents wife’s life outside of home
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for eight years, married for one. Before our marriage, it was just the two of us doing everything together. He has a strong distrust of people, and doesn’t have any friends. We moved to a bigger city where I found a better job and made new friends. I […]
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Sagittarius: It’s essential to understand the complexities of a situation before you address issues
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Martin, 46; Kim Wayans, 60; Tim Robbins, 63; Angela Lansbury, 96. Happy Birthday: An optimistic attitude will help you excel. Reaching out to friends, relatives and peers by lending a helping hand will boost your reputation. Word of mouth will lead to invitations, chance meetings, and new and exciting […]
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Scorpio: Too much information will lead to confusion or interference
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dominic West, 52; Vanessa Marcil, 53; Emeril Lagasse, 62; Sarah Ferguson, 62. Happy Birthday: Take care of what matters most, and you’ll set an example and build a routine that will help you achieve more than anticipated. Don’t settle for less when you deserve and are capable of so much […]
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Challenging the ‘no food after midnight before surgery’ rule
DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that no matter what time a surgery is scheduled, the rule is “no food or drink after midnight”? My recent procedure was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. I was told I could have no food after midnight. My procedure would take two hours and recovery was for two hours. That’s […]
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Bridesmaid takes heat for missing shower
DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Melanie” is very close with a cousin she grew up with. This cousin is getting married in five months, and Melanie will be a bridesmaid. The shower date was announced. Then my son-in-law’s best friend from childhood announced his wedding date. The wedding is on the same date as my niece’s […]
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Mother’s judgment hinders daughter’s recovery
DEAR ABBY: I’m a woman in my mid-30s without much family. I’m an only child and have no relationship with my father. The relationship I have with my mother is extremely toxic. I have suffered my entire life from a severe shopping addiction. I recently relapsed, and I’m trying to recover financially. I can’t afford […]
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Women: Don’t ignore chest pain or discomfort
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is mostly in the right side of the chest but will stretch […]