CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Casey Cott, 26; Countess Vaughn, 40; Joely Collins, 46; Dustin Hoffman, 81. Happy Birthday: Check out every option before you decide to make an important decision this year. A reminder to stay within your budget and to only do what’s necessary will help you accumulate more and stabilize your financial […]
Advice
Taurus: Stick to a strategy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Trout, 27; Charlize Theron, 43; David Duchovny, 58; Wayne Knight, 63. Happy Birthday: Ease into change. Know what you are getting into before you say yes. Take a moderate approach to whatever is asked of you. Keeping your distance from people who tend to be indulgent or manipulative will […]
Wife's attraction to woman
DEAR ABBY: I am a 50-year-old woman. I have been married to my husband for 28 years and never cheated. We have a good life together, and our sex life has always been great, but I have recently fallen in love with another woman. I haven’t told anyone, not even her. She has made several […]
Repeat of Shingrix reaction
DEAR DR. ROACH: I received the first dose of Shingrix this week and had pretty severe side effects, though in the range of what can be expected: high fever (101.5), intense shivering, a severe headache and 12 hours of extreme fatigue. The entire reaction began 11 hours after the shot and ended 18 hours after […]
Kidney stones and supplements
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking a multivitamin for years, and now one of my physicians wants me to take a vitamin that has NO vitamin D or calcium. He just removed kidney stones in two separate procedures. I can’t find any vitamins like that. — D.A.S. ANSWER: I completely agree that people with […]
Aries: Don't settle for less
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vera Farmiga, 45; Geri Halliwell, 46; M. Night Shyamalan, 48; Michelle Yeoh, 56. Happy Birthday: Keep a close watch on your spending habits and when dealing with important relationships this year. Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Use your creative imagination to negotiate better deals in both your personal […]
Worker out of a job
DEAR ABBY: After 16 years of loyal and dedicated service to my employer, I find myself out of work. Months ago, I needed double knee replacements. I gave him three months’ notice about my surgery, planning to return on June 1. It was a one-girl office; I was responsible for all the administrative duties. When […]
A special day to celebrate stepparents
DEAR ABBY: In 1985 I met a lovely divorced lady with two adorable children. The three of us got along well. A year later I married into this family. Until then I had no children of my own. The kids had regular visits with their father. The first Father’s Day after I married their mom, […]
Aries: Find new ways to enjoy time with someone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 36; Jesse Williams, 37; Jonathan Silverman, 52; Maureen McCormick, 62. Happy Birthday: Build your future on solid ground. Don’t feel the need to jump into anything without doing your homework and considering the consequences. A thought-out plan will result in personal benefits that will make you look and […]
Hormones may be to blame
DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Crying Myself to Sleep” (June 2), who is having drastic mood swings, including crying, depression and anger. I experienced these, and it was not only horrible, but also scary. My doctors figured out my problem was caused by a hormonal imbalance. Since the body makes many different types […]