DEAR ABBY: I bought my 11-year-old daughter a cellphone. My ex does not approve. We have been divorced for six years, and he still can’t get over it. He despises me. He refuses to listen to why I want her to have a cellphone. While I want her to be responsible with it, I realize […]
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Taurus: What you do will make a difference
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zooey Deschanel, 37; Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 37; Jim Carrey, 55; Betty White, 95. Happy Birthday: Relate back to unusual people, events or circumstances you faced throughout your growing years, and it will help eliminate doubt and uncertainty regarding medical, financial or contractual matters. Being surefooted will show others how readily you […]
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Even the best medication and treatment have limitations
DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent response to a woman who, later in life, experienced “people talking to me” was that she was having auditory hallucinations and that she should go to a doctor right away, “as there is very effective treatment to stop the voices and get your life back.” If there really is such […]
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Photo of mom in body bag infuriates grieving daughter
DEAR ABBY: I am a 58-year-old female. My mother passed away in my home almost exactly a year ago. I took care of her for the last three years of her life. After she died, my brother and his wife came to my home at 1:30 p.m. The funeral home didn’t arrive to pick her […]
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Aries: You will desire change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Moss, 43; Richard T. Jones, 45; Debbie Allen, 67; John Carpenter, 69. Happy Birthday: Make a little noise. Negotiate on your own behalf. Settlements, investments and legal matters will turn in your favor as long as you don’t make unreasonable demands. This is a year to strive for perfection, […]
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Discuss plans with sister before arrival
DEAR ABBY: My sister and her family recently moved out of state after having lived near our family all her life. Mom and I want to visit her this year, but she likely won’t have enough room for us in the house because she has three kids and only three bedrooms. She does have a […]
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Cancer: Check into something that interests you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Brees, 38; Regina King, 46; Chad Lowe, 49; Mario Van Peebles, 60. Happy Birthday: You’ll be able to make personal, financial and emotional gains. Look for opportunities and use your intelligence to help you navigate your way to victory. Share your ideas and plans with someone you love, and […]
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Shy guy needs some help putting best foot forward
DEAR ABBY: My friend ”Russ” is a sweet, quiet, reserved guy with a goofy side. He’s in his mid-20s, but has never kissed a girl or gone out on a date. (He is the kind of person girls regard as a brother figure.) He has no confidence and doesn’t drink, dance or let loose. I […]
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Pisces: Choose love and peace over discord
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dave Grohl, 48; Jason Bateman, 48; LL Cool J, 49; Holland Taylor, 74. Happy Birthday: Address matters pertaining to legal, financial or medical institutions. Taking care of business will ease your stress and leave you more time to focus on yourself and the people you care about most. The more […]
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High school friend turned enemy continues attacks
DEAR ABBY: I need your help in dealing with an old ”frenemy.” ”Jenny” and I were friends in high school, but she constantly berated me and accused me of taking advantage of her. She would make herself feel better by putting me down. After she went away to college, she got pregnant by a non-boyfriend. […]