CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shameik Moore, 26; Erin Andrews, 43; Will Arnett, 51; Randy Travis, 62. Happy Birthday: Use your charm, maintain a steady pace and refuse to let what others do confuse you. You have to look out for your interests instead of worrying about what others think or do. Put your energy […]
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The best COVID vaccine is the one you can get quickly
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please explain the science behind the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? I hear it differs from the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines as it does not contain the mRNA and is only a single dose. I also heard it compared to the flu vaccine. I am a regular flu vaccine recipient and […]
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Good advice for all: Avoid hand contact
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few years ago, my sister was diagnosed with an IgA deficiency, which is an autoimmune disorder. She was told by her doctor to avoid large crowds and to never shake hands with anyone. My sister is a major event organizer and was unable to simply quit her job, so she developed […]
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Engagement to town ‘bad guy’ draws warnings
DEAR ABBY: I just got engaged, and I couldn’t be happier. But my fiance is referred to by the entire town as the “bad guy” because of his past. He’s changed a lot, and I really want this to work out, but people come to me and say he’s not marriage material, and they try […]
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Aquarius: Focus on self-improvement, health and making your surroundings less stressful
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Meagan Tandy, 36; Christina Hendricks, 46; Kristin Lehman, 49; Frankie Valli, 87. Happy Birthday: When obstacles appear, be innovative, and you’ll find a way to outmaneuver anything or anyone who gets in your way. Step outside your comfort zone and focus on completion. Make changes for the right reason. Refuse […]
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Family is perplexed by troublemaking sister
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My sister is a pathological liar who causes rifts between family members. She tries to turn us against each other. We must constantly check with each other to find out if what she has said about each of us is true. We can’t understand why she’s this way. None of the […]
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Capricorn: Stretch out and make yourself comfortable
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 36; Ellie Kemper, 41; David Beckham, 46; Dwayne Johnson, 49. Happy Birthday: Take the high road, believe in your ability to get ahead and stop second-guessing yourself. You are in a good position to make things happen and use your skills to reach your destination. Positive change can […]
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Couple clashes over time spent with sons
Jeanne Phillips DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married five years and are raising four children. One is from my previous relationship, one is from her previous relationship and two are ours. We both have joint custody. My son goes to school near his mom. My wife’s son goes to school where we […]
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Sagittarius: Someone will feed you false information
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 52; Tim McGraw, 54; Diahnne Abbott, 76; Judy Collins, 82. Happy Birthday: Personal improvements will put you in the right frame of mind to go after and achieve your goals this year. Set high standards, and concentrate on what you need to do to reach your destination. Hone […]
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Guidelines for get-togethers post-vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please provide some clarity on family get-togethers in the new age of post vaccinations. Some members of our family have now been vaccinated, while others (mostly younger members in their 20s to 50s) have not yet — or may never be vaccinated, for reasons that confound me. Our family would like to […]