DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we were blessed with great communication. The oldest always sent me a warm Mother’s Day greeting and called me often. About a year ago, she started ignoring all of my overtures. Her younger sister, who is […]
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Sagittarius: You want to keep your head clear and fend off disrupters and those who want to exploit you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 31; Claire Danes, 46; David Letterman, 78; Ed O’Neill, 79. Happy Birthday: Take an innovative approach to life, love and chasing happiness. Participate in events and activities that give you a voice and make a difference. Keep an open mind and look for opportunities that enhance your reputation, […]
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Woman doesn’t want to pay unemployed sister’s rent
DEAR ABBY: At 63, I am the youngest sister of four siblings. We grew up in the turmoil of Dad’s alcoholism and hoarding, as well as physical and emotional abuse from both our parents. One of my sisters, “June,” was sexually assaulted by my brother. She’s 71 now and hasn’t worked since she was in […]
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Sagittarius: You want to keep your head clear and fend off disrupters and those who want to exploit you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 31; Claire Danes, 46; David Letterman, 78; Ed O’Neill, 79. Happy Birthday: Take an innovative approach to life, love and chasing happiness. Participate in events and activities that give you a voice and make a difference. Keep an open mind and look for opportunities that enhance your reputation, […]
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Scorpio: A creative outlet will help you see people and situations from a unique perspective.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Will Tudor, 38; Chris Gaylor, 46; Tricia Helfer, 51; Joel Grey, 93. Happy Birthday: Reach out, reconnect and explore the possibilities. Share your experience, knowledge and skills, and you’ll gain access and introductions that can help you revitalize your profile, position and opportunities. Transformation is rising, and personal growth will […]
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Comedian brothers’ feud is no longer laughing matter
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has been in conflict with his younger brother (“Jared,” age 26) for more than a year. Kurt started doing stand-up comedy but still works a day job to pay his bills. Jared now has also started […]
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More Black donors are needed for recipients with sickle cell
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently at the American Red Cross to donate blood and was given interesting material on the need for Black blood donors for sickle cell anemia patients. The booklet described how antigens work in red blood cells to improve patients’ health. I didn’t know until then that race can make a […]
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Husband’s retirement is off to rocky start
DEAR ABBY: My husband retired three weeks ago, and he has been driving me crazy ever since. I’m a night owl, and he’s known it since we met 10 years ago. Today, he told me he’d be playing golf with an old friend tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. at a course 45 minutes away and needed […]
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Clarifying when certain supplements actually provide a benefit
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read in your column and elsewhere that vitamin supplements have no realized benefit. I’ve mostly read about how it doesn’t hurt, but there is no evidence that they help. Does this include fish oil (omega-3) supplements? I also take an iron supplement. Both of these had a net positive impact on […]
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Libra: An emotional journey will help you recognize what’s best for you and how to utilize your strengths to provide you with what you need to excel.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Pettyfer, 35; Haley Joel Osment, 37; Shay Mitchell, 38; Dion Phaneuf, 40. Happy Birthday: Your intentions will carry you forward and push you down a path you can quietly explore while no one is looking. Much can be accomplished by strategically directing your energy toward your goals and incorporating […]