DEAR ABBY: My husband is tired of paying to keep my eggs frozen. He has seven children of his own. I know utility costs are through the roof these days, but I can’t disagree with him more. He meets up with his friends at the breakfast joint every weekend, and they drop a lot of […]
Advice
Capricorn: Know your worth and focus on positive results. Less criticism and more action will lead to your success.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rita Volk, 33; Shaun White, 37; Omi, 37; Garrett Hedlund, 39. Happy Birthday: Look at the possibilities and see what piques your imagination and stimulates your mind. Refuse to let negativity set in and discourage your dreams, hopes and wishes. Be true to yourself, and you’ll gain ground and the […]
Truth of disappearance shocks heartbroken dad
DEAR ABBY: I lost 15 years of my daughter’s life when her mother left the state we were living in without my knowledge. We had a boy and girl during our 15 years of marriage and had agreed to joint custody. We weren’t supposed to move more than 50 miles from each other so the […]
Couple’s trip to visit relatives hits a snag
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 23 years. We are both originally from Europe. He hasn’t seen his brother in 25 years, so we are planning to go on vacation near where his brother is currently living with his girlfriend. My husband will pay for them, as they can’t afford a […]
Sagittarius: Aim to put your best foot forward and work toward personal growth, better health and a stress-free lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zedd, 34; Salma Hayek, 57; Keanu Reeves, 59; Mark Harmon, 72. Happy Birthday: Don’t sit idle this year. Choose your path and get started. Focus on modifying what’s outdated or standing between you and what you want. Explore the possibilities, gather information and set a course that excites you. […]
Scorpio: The connections you make will lead to a long-overdue change.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zendaya, 27; Zoe Lister-Jones, 41; Gloria Estefan, 66; Lily Tomlin, 84. Happy Birthday: Choose the path that excites and stimulates your mind. Pay attention to detail, and show passion in all that you pursue. Be inventive and disciplined enough to turn your ideas into something concrete. Improve what needs to […]
Insensitive comments push mom towards plastic surgery
DEAR ABBY: I had my daughter later in life. I was almost 41. I am no beauty queen, but now, 12 years later, I have been asked by two different people if I am my daughter’s grandmother. It was so upsetting, I cried for weeks. I have always been self-conscious about my looks. My daughter […]
Spinal stenosis can be alleviated through injections or surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: Last November, the outside of my left leg above my ankle started hurting badly. At its worst, it felt like someone had hit me with a bat. Other times, it was just a bad ache. The pain is exacerbated by standing, walking, and exercising on a treadmill, elliptical or recumbent bike, but […]
Omeprazole, prescribed for GERD, causes an upset stomach
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years, but never paid much attention to it until the heartburn became annoying and almost permanent. My dentist had already said that the pockets in my tooth enamel were caused by acid reflux. So, in May, I went to see a gastroenterologist, and […]
Libra: A chance to earn more money using your skills and experience will become apparent due to outside input.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 48; Chris Tucker, 52; Zack Ward, 53; Richard Gere, 74. Happy Birthday: Adjust to make your life less complicated, and make happiness and peace of mind your goals. Take the initiative to get what you want and add valuable people to your circle. Well-thought-out plans and details that […]