DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I bought a beautiful little cottage in the North Carolina mountains as a second home. I feel very lucky to be able to afford such a luxury and have always been generous, sharing it with family and friends. However, it has reached the point where people constantly ask to use it. […]
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Total knee replacement
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am thinking of having a total knee replacement done, as recommended by my doctor. I have bone on bone in my knee. What is your opinion? I know a friend of a friend who had one done three months ago and has had nothing but trouble. He has had two manipulations […]
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Man has misgivings
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 25 years and have three adult children who no longer live with us. We are religious and belong to a conservative church. We have a satisfying sex life. About 15 years ago we started using graphic language during our lovemaking. We find it exhilarates and enhances […]
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Gemini: Don't overspend
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Corden, 40; Kristen Wiig, 45; Ty Burrell, 51; Valerie Harper, 79. Happy Birthday: Plan your actions carefully this year, and make the most of whatever opportunities come your way. Discuss your plans, and look for positive changes that will encourage greater stability. Personal improvements should not only enhance your […]
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Taurus: Do what suits you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Panettiere, 29; Usain Bolt, 32; Carrie-Anne Moss, 51; Kim Cattrall, 62. Happy Birthday: Take your time and consider long-term results before you put a plan into motion. Preparation will help you avoid an oversight that could be costly. The year ahead is meant to be used to clear up […]
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Name renews pain of loss
DEAR ABBY: I come from a small, close family. Last year, we suffered a devastating loss. My cousin and her two children were killed in a car accident. We have all been profoundly affected by this loss, especially my aunt and uncle. Fast forward: Another cousin is pregnant with her second child. She wants to […]
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Mastectomy and scoliosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2000 (at age 53), I had a mastectomy with a TRAM flap reconstruction. In 2010, I began experiencing lower back pain. I did physical therapy and have continued those exercises since then, but the back pain worsened last year. I began also doing low-impact aerobics classes and water therapy. X-rays at […]
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Possible cure for insomnia
DEAR DR. ROACH: Several years ago, I attended a presentation about insomnia. A registered nurse discussed how, in her career as a nursing home nurse, she had many residents with insomnia. She stated that she had amazing success with these residents. The snack they gave residents was crackers and cheese or peanut butter crackers. I […]
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Friend seeks encouragement
DEAR ABBY: What do you say when a friend’s son has committed a horrific crime? Does one say, “I’m sorry” or “Call me,” or merely pat them on the shoulder and move on? Or, what? I know she is suffering and blames herself for his crime. How do I even approach her? I knew her […]
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Aries: Rely on experience
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Misha Collins, 44; Amy Adams, 44; Billy Gardell, 49; Al Roker, 64. Happy Birthday: Getting bogged down with people and situations you cannot change is a waste of time. Look at what you can do and the positive changes you can make that will encourage you to look, do and […]