CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liv Tyler, 42; Missy Elliott, 48; Pamela Anderson, 52; Dan Aykroyd, 67. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty of options this year. Look at all the underlying factors, and let your imagination run wild. You’ll come up with a plan that will help you use your best attributes to achieve your […]
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Dear Abby: Destination wedding shortens guest list
DEAR ABBY: My son and his fiancee, “Breanna,” have planned a destination wedding in another country. Breanna’s mother’s family vacations there every couple of years, so they decided to have the wedding there when her extended family will be vacationing. The reason Breanna gave me was that she is embarrassed by some of my family […]
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Eugenia Last, horoscope, Pisces: Venture out, discover what life has to offer
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Phelps, 34; Monica Potter, 48; Mike Tyson, 53; David Alan Grier, 63. Happy Birthday: It’s time to use your charm, influence and persuasiveness to make a difference. You’ll need to go above and beyond to get others to support your ideas, but with proper preparation and presentation, you can […]
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Couple’s future is clouded by question of having kids
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 19-year-old girl who’s been with my boyfriend for two years. We are a wonderful match and love each other very much. There’s just one flaw in our relationship that I hold lots of guilt over. From the beginning, we have both known he would like to have kids, and I have […]
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Leo: Work on personal improvements
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellie Pickler, 33; John Cusack, 53; Kathy Bates, 71; Mel Brooks, 93. Happy Birthday: Know your target. The ups and downs will be tiresome if you aren’t prepared. Think on your feet, and play to win. This is a year of plenty if you know how to tap dance on […]
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Couple does battle over who handles household bill-paying
DEAR ABBY: My newly retired husband and I lead a nice life and are in good health. Our two girls are grown and established. Our battle is over my husband “taking back” some of the duties I have performed for years, like paying and mailing out our monthly bills, some of which I pay in […]
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Polymyalgia rheumatica is an autoimmune disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently worked up for an autoimmune disease that now seems to be osteoarthritis. I was placed on 10 mg of prednisone for 14 days with amazing relief from my painful shoulder and arms. I am severely allergic to aspirin and do not want to take opioids. The physician has ordered […]
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Are big dogs dangerous pets for seniors?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read that a large percentage of orthopedic injury to the elderly is directly related to their falling while walking large animals, specifically dogs over 20 pounds. Can you shed light on this please? — M.F. ANSWER: A March 2019 study in JAMA Surgery did identify dog walking as an increasing […]
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Daughter betrayed by mother struggles with reconnection
DEAR ABBY: I have an extensive history of childhood trauma. I was sexually abused by my stepfather for 15 years. When I turned him in, my family turned their backs on me. I was told it could have been handled within the family, and they blamed me for acting “sexy.” My stepfather spent 10 years […]
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Cancer: Keep your distance from unreliable people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 32; Drake Bell, 33; Tobey Maguire, 44; J.J. Abrams, 53. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what everyone else is doing. Being prepared will help you make better decisions when someone throws a curveball. If you let anger step in, it will be difficult to backtrack. Take your time, […]