CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 40; Natalie Maines, 44; Lori Petty, 55; Ralph Lauren, 79. Happy Birthday: Your charm, understanding and desire to get things done will help you overcome any obstacles or challenges that come your way. Change may be necessary, but before you jump into something new, make sure you fully understand […]
Advice
Leo: Build change on solid ground
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sacha Baron Cohen, 47; Kate Walsh, 51; Kelly Preston, 56; Marie Osmond, 59. Happy Birthday: Look past any negative influences you face. You’ll feel better when you have taken care of all the pending matters that have been slowing you down. An older relative will need your guidance. Taking care […]
Unemployed son complains he is overworked at home
DEAR ABBY: I am an unemployed (and looking) 24-year-old male who is the oldest of four. My three sisters are a 20-year-old who has a part-time job and goes to college, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old. We all live at home with our physician parents. Our longtime cleaning lady recently quit, and my parents seemingly […]
Cancer: Explore, try something unique
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 26; Tyler Blackburn, 32; Bode Miller, 41; Hugh Jackman, 50. Happy Birthday: Don’t give in to moodiness or demands. Focus on the best way to make your life better. Consider your current residence and whether it’s in your best interest to hang on to what you’ve got or […]
Tattoo with ex-wife's name an annoyance to girlfriend
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is divorced. His ex’s name is tattooed on his arm. Although I don’t like it, I realize that it was long ago and before I came into the picture. As we have grown closer over the last two years, I’m often tempted to ask him to have it removed or covered […]
Cannabis and its effect on motor vehicle accidents
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mentioned that “Cannabis adversely affects driving ability.” Yet, further on in the article, you state that, “Early data from areas that legalized recreational marijuana suggest reduced rates of motor vehicle accidents.” These two statements seem to contradict each other. I believe I’ve read several articles that state […]
Gemini: Aggression is a waste of time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Bomer, 41; Emily Deschanel, 42; Luke Perry, 52; Joan Cusack, 56. Happy Birthday: Review the past, assess the present and consider how to use what you uncover to make the most of your future. Stop wasting time on the things you may have missed out on, and start putting […]
'Perfect' man vanishes when alcohol loosens his tongue
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating the most amazing man for the past 11 months. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the day we met, this “perfect” man is showing some not-so-perfect traits. I was unlucky in love for many years until he swept me off my feet. We have both become extremely close […]
There's no upper age limit on donating blood
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a pretty regular blood donor for decades. At times, I’m rejected because I just miss the minimum iron count necessary. My question at this time is if I should continue to be a blood donor, as I am 84 years of age. My health is excellent, and I’m not […]
Taurus: You really need to be accurate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 39; Scott Bakula, 64; Tony Shalhoub, 65; Sharon Osbourne, 66. Happy Birthday: Direct your energy wisely. You’ll have choices to make that can alter the way you live and how well you do. Be willing to learn and hone your skills as well as apply your attributes to […]