CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Phelps, 36; Monica Potter, 50; Mike Tyson, 55; David Alan Grier, 66. Happy Birthday: Express your feelings. Get to the bottom of situations that need an adjustment. Focus on broadening your horizons this year. The more you know and experience, the easier it will be to get ahead. Stop […]
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Woman’s marital arrangement causes family strife
DEAR ABBY: My adult daughter is married. She also has a boyfriend. Both of these men live with her and share her bed. Her children are horrified by it and want nothing to do with their mother. They are embarrassed and ashamed, as am I. Her older children are of age but still in school. […]
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Wedding plans reveal deep divide for couple
DEAR ABBY: Against my better judgment, I agreed to allow my parents to pay for our upcoming wedding. It was something they pretty much insisted upon. My fiance was upset by my decision because he fears I’m in collusion with them to make a big show of it. For the last 10 months he has […]
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Libra: Make fact-based decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Camila Mendes, 27; Melora Hardin, 54; Kathleen Wilhoite, 57; Gary Busey, 77. Happy Birthday: Doors will open if you make a point to attend online meetings, groups and organizations of interest. Communication can become spirited but also help you resolve issues that have been pending for some time. Redistribute your […]
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Immunotherapy enhances, not replaces, a person’s antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor has prescribed IVIG therapy for my peripheral neuropathy. As I understand it, this infusion will replace my antibodies with “good” antibodies. Will it replace my COVID vaccine antibodies? Or any of the other immune system antibodies my body has developed to fight off infection? — J.K. ANSWER: Only some types […]
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Virgo: Make a change that benefits you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 35; John Cusack, 55; Kathy Bates, 73; Mel Brooks, 95. Happy Birthday: Keep the ball rolling. Don’t let uncertainty based on what others do take over. Think and do for yourself, and success will follow. Be inventive and take an unusual path if it will help you learn […]
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Dermatologist is the best specialist for keloid scars
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 77, active and in relatively good shape. I was diagnosed with a ventral hernia two years ago following open heart surgery in 2001. Now, the skin from my breasts to my waist is covered in thick scar tissue, which is growing thicker and bigger. It is causing much discomfort. I […]
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Tears keep flowing despite life’s many blessings
DEAR ABBY: I am a very fortunate 60-year-old male. I have a wonderful life, great kids, I’m a new grandfather and I’m recently retired. I think I am a happy and overall positive person. Most people would be thrilled to have my life. However, I can’t seem to stop crying. I tear up at the […]
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Leo: A wait-and-see approach to decisions will provide insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 34; Roshawn Franklin, 39; Pascale Bussieres, 53; J.J. Abrams, 55. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, put your possessions and cash in a safe place, and be open to learning something new and exciting. A lifestyle change that suits what’s trending will help you sort through what you can get […]
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Wife discovers her place in pack’s hierarchy
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I got married a year ago, he had seven rescue dogs, which was a lot for me, but I accepted it. Two of the small dogs slept in our bed, and I was OK with that, too. My husband promised he would never put the dogs before me, and […]