DEAR ABBY: One night about six months ago, my mom walked out on my dad. A week later, she admitted she had been having an affair for a whole year. My parents’ divorce was final three months after she left. Mom has now announced to me and my siblings that she’s engaged and plans to […]
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Capricorn: Cut costs by doing for yourself instead of hiring others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Travis Barker, 48; Josh Duhamel, 51; Patrick Warburton, 59; Harland Williams, 61. Happy Birthday: Try something new and exciting that will spark your imagination. Embrace new beginnings and let your inhibitions fall by the wayside. Be true to yourself and follow the path that exhilarates you. Don’t stand in someone […]
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Sagittarius: Use your charm and imagination to find an amicable way to get what you want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gerard Butler, 54; Jimmy Kimmel, 56; Steve Zahn, 56; Whoopi Goldberg, 68. Happy Birthday: Make up your mind, embrace change and prepare to take advantage of whatever opportunity comes your way. Think about the possibilities, and don’t be afraid to do things differently. Trust in your capability and let your […]
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Patient with PBC needs calcium supplement amid normal levels
DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan that showed osteopenia of the left femoral neck with a T-score of -1.3. My 10-year risk of any fracture was 6.9%, with 0.5 % for hip fractures. My […]
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Political spat over restaurant was bad manners
DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law and I are just cut from different cloth. We are political opposites, although we do get along for the most part. On a family vacation (we were visiting them), we were going out for dinner. My wife and I knew he was going to take us to a restaurant we both […]
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Scorpio: Accept change and be ready to incorporate unique experiences into your everyday routine.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anne Hathaway, 41; Ryan Gosling, 43; Megan Mullally, 65; Neil Young, 78. Happy Birthday: Change begins with you. Act on your instincts, and you will discover something about yourself that encourages you to follow a path with fewer boundaries. Opportunity comes from believing in yourself and being willing to put […]
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Sales pitch comes soon after brother’s passing
DEAR ABBY: After my husband’s younger brother recently passed away, the family gathered. When one group of nephews arrived in a city an hour away from us, we were invited to lunch. (The restaurant was where the nephews had first been introduced to beer by their now-deceased uncle.) My husband didn’t want to go, saying […]
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Bachelorette party planning foreshadows expensive trip
DEAR ABBY: My best friend is getting married next year and is planning for her bachelorette party. Right now, they are looking at places that have a three- or four-night minimum and would cost each person more than $500. (That’s just to rent the place.) It wouldn’t cover food, gifts, etc. My friend isn’t a […]
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Bachelorette party planning foreshadows expensive trip
DEAR ABBY: My best friend is getting married next year and is planning for her bachelorette party. Right now, they are looking at places that have a three- or four-night minimum and would cost each person more than $500. (That’s just to rent the place.) It wouldn’t cover food, gifts, etc. My friend isn’t a […]
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Libra: A positive attitude and transparency will appeal to the type of people you want on your team.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 49; Calista Flockhart, 59; Demi Moore, 61; Marc Summers, 72. Happy Birthday: Set the stage for what you want to accomplish this year. A systematic approach will eliminate doubt and encourage swift action. Don’t let situations you cannot control slow you down. Use kindness and consideration, and you’ll […]