CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 37; Jaleel White, 46; Fisher Stevens, 59; Bill Nye, 67. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to your assets and liabilities. Don’t let anything lapse. Efficiency is your ticket to a better life and less stress. Don’t let what others do cause anger and frustration. Distance yourself from those who […]
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Wife is a second-class citizen in her own home
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for five years. My husband and I are both past middle age and have been married before (me twice; three times for him). For much of our early marriage, my husband was ill. He required several surgeries and a lot of care. I never complained or felt burdened, yet […]
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Leo: An opportunity to learn something new can change the way you do things moving forward. Love and romance are on the rise.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Camacho, 40; Garcelle Beauvais, 56; Tina Turner, 83; Rich Little, 84. Happy Birthday: Put your time and energy into something that leads to monetary, physical or emotional gains. Speak up about how you want things to unfold this year and discuss your plans with anyone who may challenge or […]
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Husband merely a bystander as wife goes off the rails
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for close to a year, and in this short time I’ve seen a side of my wife I’ve never seen before. Although I met her during a period of sobriety, she drinks now. The problem is what she does when she drinks. On one occasion, she was supposed to […]
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Osteoporosis meds must be paused before oral surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: Help! I am caught in a feud between my primary care doctor and my oral surgeon. For a number of years, I have been on Prolia for osteopenia. About a year ago, I had to have a tooth pulled; my oral surgeon said I must be off Prolia for at least four […]
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Cancer: An innovative approach will plant seeds and give others a chance to see the possibilities. Invest more time and money in yourself, your future and new prospects.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katie Cassidy, 36; Jerry Ferrara, 43; Christina Applegate, 51; Bruno Tonioli, 67. Happy Birthday: A reasonable attitude will help you win every time. Refuse to let outside influences dictate what happens to you this year. Stick to your schedule, regardless of the direction others take. Have confidence in yourself, and […]
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Man’s opinion on women spark readers rebuttals
DEAR ABBY: I would like to respond to “Ready To Bail in New Jersey” (Sept. 1), who was complaining about women being on their phones all the time. Does this man have any idea how much information and communication is shared electronically now? Work emails, school emails, group texts about various kid activities, and even […]
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Gemini: Look at situations clearly and make an honest assessment of what’s possible. Refuse to let anyone rope you into a scheme that has dubious implications.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 32; Katherine Heigl, 44; Colin Hanks, 45; Pete Best, 81. Happy Birthday: A broad smile, warm handshake and an abundance of enthusiasm will help carry you through the year. Your infectious personality and determination will be a force that’s difficult to match. Well-executed plans will prove to be […]
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Price of Restasis eye drops jumps 200% in just one year
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, who’s 72, has had very dry eyes for a long time, so she uses Restasis (cyclosporine emulsion 0.05%) eye drops. Her co-pay (after meeting the deductible) last year was around $150 for a three-month supply. This year, it is around $450 (only a small change in the deductible with the […]
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Woman’s second marriage gets the cold shoulder
DEAR ABBY: I left a manipulative and abusive marriage after 18 years. My parents fully supported my decision. When I became engaged to the wonderful man who is now my husband, my mother and many other family members told me that second weddings were “not important” and I should have just gone to the courthouse. […]