DEAR ABBY: I have been thinking a lot lately about my first love. The thoughts come and go, which I know is normal. A week or so ago, I stumbled upon her LinkedIn account, saw her profile picture and couldn’t help but reminisce about all the good times we had together 15 years ago. I’m […]
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Virgo: Decline a partnership that lacks authenticity. Do your due diligence and ask tough questions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 56; Alan Cumming, 60; Bridget Fonda, 61; Cris Collinsworth, 66. Happy Birthday: When opportunity knocks, respond quickly. Your ability to size up situations and take appropriate action will make a difference this year. Use your imagination and take whatever you do to the next level. Be the one […]
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Bird-lover is troubled over the possible transmission of bird flu
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have two bird feeders off of my back deck. They hang from tall poles as a vain attempt to keep the squirrels from eating all of the birdseed! But to refill them, I must take them down and handle them, and I recently wondered if I might be exposing myself to […]
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Libra: Networking functions, cold calls and updating your qualifications are favored.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 56; Alan Cumming, 60; Bridget Fonda, 61; Cris Collinsworth, 66. Happy Birthday: When opportunity knocks, respond quickly. Your ability to size up situations and take appropriate action will make a difference this year. Use your imagination and take whatever you do to the next level. Be the one […]
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Disappointed wife finds attention elsewhere
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years (eight years married). When we were first married, we had fun. He used to take me out on dates. He knows I enjoy dining and dancing, but it has been years since he invited me out. I have talked to him about this […]
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Leo: Before you buy into what someone is selling, consider the logistics of the deal and if it’s something you need.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin O’Donoghue, 44; Sara Rue, 46; Ellen DeGeneres, 67; Lucinda Williams, 72. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do best. Refrain from coloring situations to enhance your chance to advance or get others to buy into your plans. Truth matters, and facts — not persuasive tactics or promising […]
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Sister’s drinking derails couple’s special day
DEAR ABBY: I recently married an old high school flame after 30 years apart. Since we are both in our 50s, we wanted a low-key ceremony — no wedding, no fuss, just us, madly in love and doing our thing. My older sister, the only person we told, begged me to be included — “At […]
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Cancer: Don’t hesitate to make an offer or send out your resume.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alicia Keys, 44; Mia Kirshner, 50; Ana Ortiz, 54; Jenifer Lewis, 68; Happy Birthday: Head in a direction that offers positive change, incentives and a desire to excel. Change what you don’t like about how you look or live. Restructure your routine and focus on revising how you use your […]
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Thankless weddings have worn thin for relative
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, we were invited to my cousin’s eldest daughter’s wedding. Although my cousin and I are close, I barely know the daughter. We were invited only because my cousin wanted me there. The wedding was out of town, which necessitated a motel stay, meals and gas, in addition to a […]
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Valsartan could be the cause behind a high potassium level
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 10-year-old male who is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Other than having high blood pressure, I am healthy, eat a Mediterranean-style diet, and exercise most days. Since 2021, I have been taking one tab of amlodipine/valsartan daily with blood pressure readings of 125-135/70-80 mm Hg […]