CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 44; Jason Mraz, 47; Frances McDormand, 67; Randy Jackson, 68. Happy Birthday: Take a step forward. Don’t fear change. Try something new and exciting, and you’ll meet people who encourage you to thrive and discover who you are and the possibilities available. Sign up for something that inspires […]
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Friendship with a local DJ is still appreciated
DEAR ABBY: As a lonely, mixed-up teenager in the 1980s, I developed a huge crush on a disc jockey at a local radio station. I would call him at least once a night when he was on the air, and he was kind enough to take my calls and speak with me about whatever I […]
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Marriage hits rough patch amid a major transition
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 20 years, married for 12. We have weathered ex-spouses, step-parenting, nine military deployments between us, serious health issues and everyday normal life. My husband is an infinitely better person than I am, and I have always tried to care for him. We are in our early […]
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Gemini: How you present yourself and what you have to offer will draw attention.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carson Daly, 51; Cyndi Lauper, 71; Meryl Streep, 75; Todd Rundgren, 76. Happy Birthday: Plow ahead with your plans. Put your energy where it counts, and refuse to let anyone lead you astray. Deception, jealousy and underhandedness are apparent, so be alert. Know who you are dealing with and be […]
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Taurus: Look for the positive in every situation and proceed with an upbeat attitude, and you will reach your destination in good standing.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Del Rey, 39; Jussie Smollett, 41; Prince William, 42; Chris Pratt, 45. Happy Birthday: Knowledge is a beautiful thing. Curiosity and learning are in your best interest and will guide and help you to take advantage of opportunities. Don’t trust hearsay; get your information directly, and refuse to let […]
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Iron still isn’t being absorbed properly amid iron infusions
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions. But I had an allergic reaction, and I continue to have sore places all over my body. I am not in great pain, […]
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Suffocated girlfriend finally calls it quits
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I broke up after six years. Both of us have children from marriages that ended seven years ago. We reached a point a year and a half ago and started looking for a house together. After realizing we couldn’t afford what she wanted in a home for our blended family, […]
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Supplements and a precancer scan wrack up large bills
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 65 and in good health. I’m only on a low-dose cholesterol medication and a blood pressure medication. I also have laryngopharyngeal (LPR) reflux. I went to a functional doctor and was sold $350 worth of supplements to do a 21-day cleanse/clean-eating/vegan-type diet. She said I would then need to go get […]
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Aries: Abundance comes from intelligent investing and spending only on necessities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alisan Porter, 43; Nicole Kidman, 57; John Goodman, 72; Lionel Richie, 75. Happy Birthday: Relax. Take time to think, rejuvenate and put a plan in place. Refuse to let your emotions spin out of control. Put your energy into learning and fulfilling your dreams. Stop making excuses and start planning […]
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Cruel words add pain to loss of companion
DEAR ABBY: My cat recently passed away, and it has devastated me. He was my emotional support during some of the hardest times of my life — relationships ending, moving to different states, deaths in my family, lonely nights battling depression. My cat was my one constant source of peace and companionship. I miss him […]