CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dale Earnhardt Jr., 42; Mario Lopez, 43; Wendi McLendon-Covey, 47; Bradley Whitford, 57. Happy Birthday: Recognize the changes going on around you. Being well-informed will ensure that you make the right choices. Not everyone will be pleased with the decisions you make, but you have to do what’s best for […]
Advice
Ready to date but not sure of first step
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 26 years passed away unexpectedly at age 46. This was 2 1/2 years ago. I have not yet started dating; however, I finally feel like I’d like to. I have an old friend from high school whom I have never dated, but I would like to explore the possibility. He […]
Taurus: A personal relationship could grow stronger
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 37; Scott Bakula, 62; Tony Shalhoub, 63; Sharon Osbourne, 64. Happy Birthday: Think before you make a move. You’ll be torn between what you want to do and what you know you should do. Concentrate on how you earn your living and adding to your skills and knowledge […]
Boyfriend’s low energy level causes woman high anxiety
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend doesn’t get excited about anything anymore. He walks around the house all day with a gloomy expression. When I ask him about it, he tells me he is bored. I’m scared he might get bored with me. Our sex life is great, and the relationship seems like it’s on firm footing. […]
Pisces: Choose to surround yourself with positive rather than negative people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bruno Mars, 31; Matt Damon, 46; Sigourney Weaver, 67; Chevy Chase, 73. Happy Birthday: A steady pace along with a well-thought-out plan will help you get ahead. Pressure at home due to emotional disagreements should fuel your ambition, not stifle it. Stay focused on yourself and what you want to […]
Aquarius: Keep your money and possessions in a safe place
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 37; Toni Braxton, 49; Simon Cowell, 57; Joy Behar, 74. Happy Birthday: Take control and make decisions that will help you move forward. Stop putting up with situations that are not to your benefit. Assess what’s going on around you and prepare to bring about the changes that […]
The right amount of sleep is more than just a number
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male in overall good health. I am in my early 80s. I see an increasing number of health articles emphasizing the importance of getting a good six to eight hours of sleep per night. My question: Is this continuous, nonstop sleep for the six to eight hours, or is […]
Temper tantrum puts an end to 15-year-long friendship
DEAR ABBY: I am having to part ways with someone I have known for 15 years. This person has done many good things for me. On the other hand, he has also thrown more insults at me than anyone else in my lifetime. At the snap of a finger, this normally good-hearted person has insulted […]
Nonmedicine treatment for sleep apnea
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with sleep apnea several years ago and was put on CPAP/BiPAP machines and given 1-mg tablets of clonazepam to help get my sleep started each evening. I have been on this medicine since then. I’m very concerned about the side effects, but was warned via the labeling not to […]
Capricorn: Stick to proven facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Sisto, 42; Amy Jo Johnson, 46; Elisabeth Shue, 53; Britt Ekland, 74. Happy Birthday: You will gain through observation and listening to good advice that will encourage you to make alterations to the way you live. Opportunities are available, but only if you stop procrastinating and make things happen. […]