CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 35; Berenice Bejo, 39; Shelley Duvall, 66; Ringo Starr, 75. Happy Birthday: Take a reserved approach to situations that can influence your reputation or status. Showing too much emotion will work against you, but being secretive and acting quietly and intuitively will help you skillfully flush out any […]
Advice
Questioning boyfriend is not likely to change
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Blake,” recently broke up with me — again. He told me in the beginning that he was bi-curious, and that he wasn’t sure he was completely heterosexual. When he broke up with me the first time, we stayed friends. Everyone seemed confused that I still wanted to hang out with him. […]
Medication must be balance of risk and reward
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell me about Celebrex. I am 86 years of age. I took it 15 years ago, and it helped me not to be so stiff. Now my present doctor will not prescribe it for me. I have tried several different medications, but I don’t get the results I got with Celebrex. […]
Cancer: Let your intuition guide you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tia and Tamera Mowry, 37; 50 Cent, 40; Sylvester Stallone, 69; Ned Beatty, 78. Happy Birthday: Your imagination and creative flair will help you expand your ideas and learn how to use your skills more efficiently. What you can accomplish will surprise everyone, including you, if you stay focused and […]
What is cellulitis, and how do you get it?
DEAR DR. ROACH: What is cellulitis, and how does one get it? I live in a retirement facility, and two ladies at my dining table have it. It seems to be very painful and difficult to heal. Should I take any precautions? — R.G. ANSWER: Cellulitis is an infection of the skin. It involves the […]
Son’s affair puts grandmother in bad spot
DEAR ABBY: My son had an affair that resulted in the birth of a child outside his marriage. The baby is extremely ill. My daughter-in-law has forgiven my son for his infidelity, and along with my two grandchildren, the little family is trying to rebuild and also do right by the baby. The baby’s mother […]
Marriage brings man close to tears
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 40 years, and it’s just the two of us. I work full time and make a good living. We have a large house in a great neighborhood. My problem is my wife. She hasn’t worked throughout almost all of our marriage and has to be the laziest person I […]
Scorpio: Be receptive to new ideas, people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Dolley, 24; Dave Haywood, 33; Edie Falco, 52; Huey Lewis, 65. Happy Birthday: Look beyond the people, places and experiences you have had in the past. It’s time to create new opportunities through travel, educational pursuits and connecting with those who can help you reach your goals. Rethink your […]
Husband’s long hours make married life lonely for wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m 19 and I got married six months ago to the love of my life! We have a great relationship despite how young we are. There’s one problem though: my husband’s job. His shift is 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., six days a week, and when he is not working, he’s sleeping, so […]
Aquarius: Use your head
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 32; Becki Newton, 37; Geraldo Rivera, 72; Neil Simon, 88. Happy Birthday: Get back on track. Revisit personal situations and look for ways to cut your overhead. Make plans to do what benefits you the most. Sell off items you don’t use or cannot afford. Get your priorities […]