DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male who recently had a colonoscopy and had several polyps removed, but there was also a “flat polyp” that couldn’t be removed. My doctor said that he usually recommends surgery to remove this, but because of my age, as well as my heart (stents, high blood pressure) and […]
Advice
Leo: Stay in tune with what’s important to you and use your skills and experience to perpetuate what you want to pursue.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carly Rae Jepsen, 38; Jena Malone, 39; Michael Strahan, 52; Goldie Hawn, 78. Happy Birthday: It’s time to get moving. Put together your to-do list and start heading in a direction that makes you feel good about yourself, what you do and the goals you set. Change begins with you […]
Aquarius: Look at how and where you can make headway and a difference to yourself and your loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 40; Ray Romano, 66; Samuel L. Jackson, 75; Jane Fonda, 86. Happy Birthday: Action is the path forward. Stop complaining and start doing. Change what you don’t like, and protect and nurture what makes you happy. Life is about choices, and it’s time for you to step up […]
Boss has taken advantage of employee’s kind offer
DEAR ABBY: My boss, who recently separated from her husband and is getting divorced, has moved within walking distance of work. The problem is, she can’t drive, and her daughter needs to be taken to and from school. I offered to help her out with her daughter, but now she’s asking me to take her […]
Estrace cream is safe to use in woman who had melanoma
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman who has been using Estrace vaginal cream weekly for several years. I am in excellent health, work out daily, run half-marathons and have my own business. I take 10 mg of atorvastatin daily. Ten years ago, I had melanoma removed from my arm. My concern is the […]
Cancer: Get involved in a group effort that offers gratification for what you have to offer, and gain from the connections you make.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashley Fink, 37; Dan Byrd, 38; Joel McHale, 52; Bo Derek, 67. Happy Birthday: Rely on your intuition when it’s necessary to act. Size up situations using common sense and emotions. Choose diplomacy to ensure you don’t burn bridges or regret something you share. Look for opportunities that help you […]
Honor a somber event by doing a good deed
DEAR ABBY: I was blessed to work for President John F. Kennedy at the White House. I’m committed to honoring his memory on the 60th anniversary of his death on Nov. 22, 1963, in gratitude for the life of such an inspiring leader who promoted world peace. On Nov. 22, 2023, we are asking people […]
Gemini: There is safety in numbers; take someone with you who has your back, and it will put your mind at ease.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 61; Meg Ryan, 62; Allison Janney, 64; Ann Curry, 67. Happy Birthday: Think outside the box, and act on gut feelings. Pay attention to the changes around you this year; you will instinctively know how to get what you want. Don’t let opportunities slip away because you are […]
Son’s ex’s threat may warrant legal action
DEAR ABBY: My son, age 31, dated a woman for a month. On a couple of occasions, she got drunk and became very nasty. He decided to end the relationship and did it in person. Unfortunately, during their short time together, he divulged some personal issues he’s working on. She contacted him a few weeks […]
Girlfriend ranks kids over boyfriend in importance
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend and I started dating a couple years ago after getting out of long-term relationships. We have kids from those relationships, and she is still in court over custody. We haven’t been able to buy a house yet, mostly because of the cost of the court battle, so we live apart and […]