DEAR ABBY: My father passed away a few months ago. My brother lives out of state, so emptying the house has been up to me. Shortly after the funeral, my adult son (the only grandchild) arrived and loaded his car with all the toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs, cleaning products, etc. He did it […]
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PISCES: Don’t jeopardize your health or reputation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dot-Marie Jones, 57; Dave Foley, 58; Michael Stipe, 61; Patty Loveless, 64. Happy Birthday: Take an innovative approach to work, money, health and legal matters. You are overdue for a change, and implementing techniques and skills to suit trends will encourage positive change and personal gains. Refuse to get bogged […]
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Don’t recall having chickenpox? Get shingles vaccine anyway
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am almost 88 years old. All seven of my children came down with chickenpox at different times. I took care of them all, and never contracted the virus. I didn’t have it as a child or as an adult. Should I get the shingles vaccine? I have lupus and thyroid disease. I don’t […]
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New homeowners get an earful from encroaching neighbor
DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my husband and I bought our first home together. We love it and are excited to improve the house and the property. One of our neighbors is an elderly woman who had previously assumed that part of our property belonged to her. Without conducting a survey, she planted several trees […]
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AQUARIUS: Time is on your side
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eli Manning, 40; Danica McKellar, 46; Mel Gibson, 65; Victoria Principal, 71. Happy Birthday: Practicality best describes how to navigate your way through the upcoming year. Protect what you have, and enjoy peace of mind. Don’t set up scenarios that will leave you in vulnerable or uncertain positions. Stay focused […]
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Woman is hurt to be kept at arm’s length by sister
DEAR ABBY: I have spent years trying to have a close relationship with my older sister, but it is clearly not a priority for her. We are very different people, but I was hoping our shared history and family bond would be enough for her to prioritize me and my son. We come from a […]
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CAPRICORN: Handle financial matters reasonably, and consider joint ventures that bring equal benefits to all involved
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Bosworth, 38; Dax Shepard, 46; Taye Diggs, 50; Cuba Gooding Jr., 53. Happy Birthday: Consider what you have already achieved and what you want to pursue. Change may entice you, but review your motives before you plunge into something risky or costly. Frustration will take over if you make […]
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Vaccination gone wrong can cause bursa injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I received the high-dose flu vaccine at my doctor’s office. It resulted in a severe case of SIRVA bursitis in my shoulder. I suffered for three months, taking Tylenol after getting two shots of steroid from my orthopedic surgeon and physical therapy. Since then I have been afraid to […]
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New start to a new year brings hope for better days
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2021! The new year has arrived, and most of us are beyond grateful to leave the last one behind. The worldwide pandemic has sadly touched all of our lives. But this new year brings with it our hope for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy […]
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SAGITTARIUS: Concentrate on a new you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Morgan, 35; Eden Riegel, 40; Morris Chestnut, 52; Frank Langella, 83. Happy Birthday: Lighten up, and refuse to let the little things get to you. Happiness is about living in the moment and recognizing what you have. Embrace life with an open heart. Use your intellect to improve your life and […]