DEAR ABBY: While our daughter was on vacation with our small grandkids, she bought them postcards and suggested they write us about their vacation. She said she laughed when the kids finished with the cards because she hadn’t realized they didn’t know how to write a postcard. The children had turned the cards sideways and […]
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Gemini: Be smart, remain safe and out of trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elisabeth Moss, 34; Anna Paquin, 34; Jennifer Lopez, 47; Kristin Chenoweth, 48. Happy Birthday: This will be a fast-paced year. Follow your heart and your dreams, and focus on your destination and the goals you want to achieve. Don’t let anything stand in your way when you should be intent […]
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Virgo: Emotions will make you feel vulnerable and insecure
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 27; Paul Wesley, 34; Marlon Wayans, 44; Woody Harrelson, 55. Happy Birthday: Don’t set limits on what you can do. Emotions will surface, and disagreements will take place if you let others push you around. Use your charm and finesse to bypass any trouble. It’s important to do […]
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Dad’s rough horseplay looks a lot like abuse
DEAR ABBY: I am a grandmother and great-grandmother who is concerned about the behavior of my grandson toward his 7-year-old daughter, ”Beth,” and her 9-year-old cousin, ”Mandy.” When Mandy recently visited me, she told me her uncle crept up behind her, put his hand over her mouth and then held her nose so she couldn’t […]
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WATCHMAN device is alternative treatment for a-fib
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with a-fib. For various reasons, it has been determined that I should not be on blood thinners for any sustained length of time (neither Coumadin nor the more recent generation). My cardiologist has suggested that a good alternative in my case might be the WATCHMAN device, which involves […]
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Leo: Protect your cash, possessions and your reputation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 24; Rufus Wainwright, 43; David Spade, 52; Willem Dafoe, 61. Happy Birthday: An optimistic approach to what you do will help you reach your destination. You can bring about changes that will encourage new beginnings and help you deal with situations that were dragging you down. Make this […]
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Family resents boyfriend for usurping dad’s chair
DEAR ABBY: My beloved father passed away three years ago. One of my older sisters moved in with Mom to help take care of her and be her companion. My sister has a boyfriend my father absolutely disliked, and the rest of our family doesn’t like him either. My issue (and I’m not the only […]
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Cancer: Take care of business and move full speed ahead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 27; Justin Bartha, 38; Josh Hartnett, 38; Jon Lovitz, 59. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace instead of slowing down. Turn your sprint toward excellence into a marathon and complete whatever you start. Put your effort into research and incorporating what you find into what you want to […]
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How to up vitamin D without upsetting tummy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was wondering if you can give me any advice on dealing with my diagnosis of low vitamin D. I have been plagued by this for years. My problem is compounded by severe GERD, which makes it impossible to take vitamin D supplements. I have tried sublingual drops, gummies, tablets and gel […]
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Husband wants long-lost sister to remain that way
DEAR ABBY: My husband and his sister had a rough childhood in foster care. Long story short, they lost contact for 10 years — until now. She found us on Facebook and was desperate to know if she had found her brother or not. My husband ignored her. He isn’t sure he ever wants to […]