CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gloria Estefan, 58; Phil McGraw, 65; Barry Gibb, 69; Lily Tomlin, 76. Happy Birthday: Prepare to implement changes. Recognize what you want to accomplish and envision how you are going to reach your goal. A moneymaking opportunity will arise if you hone a skill or develop a service based on […]
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Woman becoming nun needs friend’s interest, not concern
DEAR ABBY: I was best friends with “Joanne” after we met in middle school. She comes from a conservative Christian family and has three successful siblings. This has made her quirky, media-driven pursuits and city life a disappointment to her family. When we were teens and she learned that I was a straight ally for […]
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Reader’s leg swelling likely due to travel and sodium intake, not alcohol
DEAR DR. ROACH: What effect, if any, does alcohol consumption have on swelling in the legs, ankles and feet? I drink only when I go out for dinner or have guests, typically a cocktail and a glass of wine; no swelling in those instances. However, I noticed that after a few days on vacation, when […]
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Tips for reducing eye strain DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you mind providing some guidelines for preventing eye strain? I’m a graduate student, so I spend a lot of time reading, both from computer screens and from books. I will always need to read to get things done, but I’d also like my eyes to last […]
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Daughter deep in debt needs counseling, not more money
DEAR ABBY: Three years ago I gave my adult daughter, married with a child, more than $16,000 to help pay off her debts because she couldn’t pay her bills. She and her husband maintain separate accounts, which I find odd. He pays certain expenses; she pays others. Now I find she’s deep in debt again […]
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Aries: Don’t procrastinate or you’ll miss out
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 40; Zack Ward, 45; Jonathan LaPaglia, 46; Richard Gere, 66. Happy Birthday: Put an end to whatever isn’t working for you anymore. Keep your distance from people who bring you down or hold you back. Challenge yourself forget the past and live in the moment, eager to explore […]
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Past experiences interfering with life
DEAR ABBY: Have you any advice for handling nostalgia? While it can be pleasant, lately I have been getting very down when I think about my past. I’m sad that I can never relive those experiences, and I’m wondering what’s wrong with my life now that makes me feel this way. I’m 25 and have […]
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Cancer: Reconnect with people from your past
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 33; Lisa Ling, 42; Cameron Diaz, 43; Michael Chiklis, 52. Happy Birthday: Keep everything you do simple, precise and within your budget and ability. Keeping a realistic approach will be the key to your success. Listen carefully, but make your decisions based on what you can see. If […]
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Virgo: Don’t let yourself be manipulated
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 29; Lea Michele, 29; Carla Gugino, 44; Rebecca DeMornay, 56. Happy Birthday: Emotional matters will surface this year, causing changes that you don’t expect. Be ready to put a positive spin on whatever comes your way and you will come out on top. Parlay your experience and education […]
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Girls cry foul when dad’s fiancee bad-mouths mom
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee of three years, “Ellen,” is wonderful to me and she loves my daughters dearly. However, when it comes to my ex-wife, Ellen can be downright nasty. I divorced my ex-wife many years ago because she wasn’t good to me, but my kids see her half the time and love her because […]