DEAR ABBY: When I visit my three grandchildren on Fridays, my daughter-in-law never offers me any refreshment — not even a glass of water or a cup of tea. She will eat in front of me and not offer me anything. I was taught that this is rude. Should I bring my own refreshment? (If […]
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Aries: Offer alternatives that require experience and intellect, not cash, to make a difference.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 44; Erykah Badu, 52; Mark Dacascos, 59; Michael Bolton, 70. Happy Birthday: Haste makes waste. Slow down and do things right the first time. Plan your actions and take precautions to avoid making premature promises that stand between you and your goals. Do things your way, and […]
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Pisces: Don’t share your intentions until you are ready to launch your plans. Sort out any differences you have with those you live with or near.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 47; Chelsea Handler, 48; Sean Astin, 52; Tea Leoni, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple, your plans reasonable and your debt controlled. Look for novel ideas, but refuse to let anyone railroad you into something that will eat up your time and take away from what you want […]
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Pisces: Don’t share your intentions until you are ready to launch your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 47; Chelsea Handler, 48; Sean Astin, 52; Tea Leoni, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple, your plans reasonable and your debt controlled. Look for novel ideas, but refuse to let anyone railroad you into something that will eat up your time and take away from what you want […]
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Abuser tries to turn over a new leaf to save family
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for five years, with two children. I have been putting my hands on her in such a bad way that she’s saying we are no longer a family and she wants a divorce. I need my wife and children back. It hurts me to stay away. […]
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Aquarius: Attend an event that can offer new beginnings and partnerships with people heading in a similar direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: O’Shea Jackson Jr., 32; Billy Zane, 57; Helen Shaver, 72; Edward James Olmos, 76. Happy Birthday: Draw on experience and map out a plan that helps you gain ground. Don’t waste time on something that isn’t likely to bring the accolades you desire. Do what you do best and give […]
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Topical steroid best for treatment of oral lichen planus
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain and suffering from oral lichen planus? — Anon. ANSWER: Nobody knows what causes lichen planus, an uncommon (less than 1% of people) skin condition that may also affect the mouth or vagina. It most often occurs during the ages of 30 to […]
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Stepmother feels slighted by teens Birthday episode
DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, “Lisa,” and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children. Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program –so much so that we invited Lisa […]
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MESA calculator helps in outlining risk of heart disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a 73-year-old woman, I had a coronary calcium scan done when my new primary care physician wanted to start me on a statin. He discouraged me from having the scan done, saying it wouldn’t change his recommendation. I had tried three statins when I was in my 50s, and all of […]
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Divorced couple’s finances have changed since parting
DEAR ABBY: I divorced my husband of 12 years. We were together for 16. We had a 4-year-old at the time we separated. To avoid possible loss of the 401(k) or to have to pay him alimony, I didn’t ask him for child support. I knew he wasn’t able to afford it at the time. […]