CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Kwanten, 44; Jon Stewart, 58; Ed Harris, 70; Paul Shaffer, 71. Happy Birthday: Assess and make improvements. Life is about growth, change, sacrifice and survival. Evaluate the past, and let it go. Carrying baggage forward will hold you back. Learn from your mistakes, and prepare for the goals you […]
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Better safe than sorry when it comes to potential COVID exposure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am scheduled to play tennis with my friend tonight. His son tested positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic as of yesterday. He has not seen his son for at least one week before the diagnosis. Is my friend safe, and would it therefore be safe for me to play tennis with […]
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Aries: An investment will change the way you live
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 35; Jaleel White, 44; Fisher Stevens, 57; Kathryn Bigelow, 69. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, and be prepared to make adjustments as you move forward this year. How you build your future will determine your success. You’ll have plenty of chances to gain ground if you are […]
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Gift of Christmas cookies is more curse than blessing
DEAR ABBY: Every year for the last 15 years or so, my husband’s sister has sent us a huge box of homemade cookies for Christmas. My husband is from a large family, and she does this for each family. I know it involves a great deal of time and effort on her part, and she […]
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Gift of Christmas cookies is more curse than blessing
DEAR ABBY: Every year for the last 15 years or so, my husband’s sister has sent us a huge box of homemade cookies for Christmas. My husband is from a large family, and she does this for each family. I know it involves a great deal of time and effort on her part, and she […]
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Capricorn: Build a better life for you and those you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 35; Jaleel White, 44; Fisher Stevens, 57; Kathryn Bigelow, 69. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail, and be prepared to make adjustments as you move forward this year. How you build your future will determine your success. You’ll have plenty of chances to gain ground if you are […]
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Better safe than sorry when it comes to potential COVID exposure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am scheduled to play tennis with my friend tonight. His son tested positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic as of yesterday. He has not seen his son for at least one week before the diagnosis. Is my friend safe, and would it therefore be safe for me to play tennis with […]
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Letters from elderly dad are only thinly veiled criticisms
DEAR ABBY: I could use some advice on the best response to my 89-year-old father’s letters. He cleverly inserts insults into them without writing anything for which he could be criticized. For example, he has always talked about how he hates fat people. I am very overweight. My father sends me letters talking about how […]
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Sagittarius: Trust and believe in yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Peter Facinelli, 47; Garcelle Beauvais, 54; Tina Turner, 81; Rich Little, 82. Happy Birthday: A selective approach to the information offered to you this year will be critical. Stay focused on what’s simple, feasible and within your budget. Refuse to let anyone railroad you into something that will take away […]
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There is help for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and have some difficulty swallowing. I must take calcium and magnesium tablets, and they are very large. I have to chew them to get them down properly. I have actually choked on pills in the past. But chewing some tablets gives a terrible taste. Any suggestions? — P.P.L. ANSWER: […]