DEAR DR. ROACH: My father died two years ago at age 73. For about six months, he had been experiencing excruciating back pain, which surgery didn’t help. A few years earlier, he had been treated for bladder cancer. He was due to have a follow-up appointment with his cancer specialist but didn’t because he was […]
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Man gets descriptive when identifying women
DEAR ABBY: When my boyfriend talks about women, he doesn’t always refer to them by their name. In most cases, I don’t know the individual. But even if he does refer to her by name, what bothers me is he always follows it by describing her boobs (i.e., “the one with the big boobs, she […]
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Aquarius: You don’t have to make a move if you aren’t ready
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miley Cyrus, 29; Salli Richardson-Whitfield, 54; Robin Roberts, 61; Bruce Hornsby, 67. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace, and knock off all the items on your to-do list this year. The time has come to act responsibly and put unfinished business to rest. Concentrate on gaining freedom to live life […]
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Siblings operate on different schedules
Eugenia Last DEAR ABBY: My brother and I are in our 40s. We live several states apart and visit each other a couple times a year. We are both very active but on different time schedules. I’m a morning person who has been getting up at 5 a.m. for so many years my body will […]
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Capricorn: Put your energy where it counts most Move things around at home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scarlett Johansson, 37; Mark Ruffalo, 54; Jamie Lee Curtis, 63; Steve Van Zandt, 71. Happy Birthday: Choose to take your time. Examine your situation and the plans you want to put in motion. Stick to the rules, speak the truth, and question anything and anyone suspicious. It’s essential not to […]
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Sister insister Visitors to 95-year-old dad should be vaccinated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am one of four daughters, ages 69 to 61. Our dad is 95 and still lives independently, although one of us four girls comes each night to have dinner with him. He doesn’t drive anymore, and we do all of his shopping and errands for him. He is frail and has […]
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Sister separates herself from the rest of the family
DEAR ABBY: I have two younger sisters — “Mara” and “Talia.” We grew up very close, thick as thieves. However, as adults, my relationship with Mara has gone from strained to nonexistent, especially as I’ve grown closer to my youngest sister, Talia. Mara gave birth to her first child five years ago, and since then, […]
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Scorpio: Take a strict approach to decluttering your space and turning it into a sanctuary
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashley Fink, 35; Dan Byrd, 36; Joel McHale, 50; Bo Derek, 65. Happy Birthday: Assess what’s going on around you, and embrace changes that will help you reformat your routine to fit your lifestyle. It’s up to you to start doing things that bring you peace of mind. Refuse to […]
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Substance abuse pits family members against each other
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 35-year-old woman whose father refuses to get along with me no matter how hard I try. Our relationship was always strained due to the alcoholism he has struggled with since my childhood, made worse by the fact that I became an addict. I’ve been in recovery for a while, and I’m […]
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Libra: Enjoy the company of someone who isn’t likely to coax you into overspending
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 59; Meg Ryan, 60; Allison Janney, 62; Ann Curry, 65. Happy Birthday: Engage in something that makes you feel alive. Participate in life, love and achieving the happiness you deserve. Put an end to what’s no longer of importance or value to you. Be aggressive and innovative moving […]