DEAR ABBY: “Disturbed in Texas” (June 5) was annoyed by the sound of a diabetic co-worker’s “beeper” going off frequently. “Disturbed” may not fully understand this situation. The “beeper” is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), which alerts insulin-dependent diabetics to any blood sugar levels that are out of range. Swift action may be required to […]
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Bones sometimes show up in unlikely places
DEAR DR. ROACH: On Nov. 2, 2020, I had a total right hip replacement. The surgery was successful, and the incision has healed completely. X-rays on the day of the surgery are clear. However, X-rays in April this year show something the surgeon called heterotopic ossification. It feels as if there is something large growing […]
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Virgo: Embrace what you can accomplish, and walk away from situations that are bringing you down
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evangeline Lilly, 42; Michael Ealy, 48; Martha Stewart, 80; Tony Bennett, 95. Happy Birthday: Your generosity and kindness are honorable, but don’t lose sight of your needs and the risks involved when you allow relationships to become imbalanced. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Observe how others react and […]
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Consider first aid needs when planning remote travel
DEAR DR. ROACH: How is preventive medical care handled when an individual is traveling to a remote location? For example, I will be hiking this summer in a remote area with no medical care available (it would take three days to get to a doctor). Can a nonmedical person pick up prescription medication prior to […]
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Rekindled romance isn’t creating much heat
DEAR ABBY: Over the last couple of years, I have become close with someone I was intimately involved with 20 years ago. We had a relatively short but very passionate relationship back then, which she ended for reasons that I’m still not clear about. For me, she was the “one who got away.” We never […]
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Leo: When one door closes, look for another that’s open
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallie Eisenberg, 29; Sam Worthington, 45; Kevin Smith, 51; Mary-Louise Parker, 57. Happy Birthday: Think about what appeals to you most, then head in that direction. Make decisions and take chances, and you will find a way to bring about positive change this year. Strive for consistency. Show […]
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Wedding invitation rescinded for one of two aunts
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is getting married. Due to COVID restrictions, she had to cut back her guest list after sending “save the dates.” She wrote nice letters to those who were now uninvited, explaining the situation and how devastated she was. Well, one of my two sisters received a letter, and my family is […]
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Cancer: Protect your rights, assets and freedom
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Momoa, 42; Tempestt Bledsoe, 48; Adam Duritz, 57; Coolio, 58. Happy Birthday: When in doubt, take a step back and evaluate who you are dealing with and what you are up against before you respond. Embrace change with caution, but don’t be afraid to make a move. […]
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Online relationship blossoms for older woman
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I met a wonderful man online. He’s from Wales in the U.K. He’s 21 years younger than I am, so, naturally, I’m cautious about how our relationship will hold up through the years. (He’s 42; I’m 63.) He says I am everything he’s dreamed of, and more. He’s nonjudgmental, kind, […]
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Gemini: Choose your words wisely, ask questions and pursue opportunities
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 23; B.J. Novak, 42; Zac Brown, 43; J.K. Rowling, 56. Happy Birthday: Check out what’s going on around you, and make better decisions. Put what isn’t working for you to rest, and focus on concrete possibilities within your means. Look at change as an experience that […]