DEAR ABBY: My mother died two years ago. Both of my parents traveled extensively before their declining health prevented it. They purchased a prepaid cremation package that included shipping the cremains back to their home. My mother was cremated, but we had to wait more than six weeks for her cremains so we could have […]
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Libra: Resist those trying to control what you do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sydney Park, 23; Justin Chatwin, 38; Mike O’Malley, 54; Brian Doyle-Murray, 75. Happy Birthday: No more procrastinating; it’s time to set the record straight, take care of unfinished business and pay attention to meaningful relationships. Clear space; clutter will set you back and bring you down. Let go of the […]
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Man is disinclined to meet with newfound half-sisters
DEAR ABBY: My father, who has been gone for 40 years, had many good qualities, and he provided well for our family. I loved him and treasure many of the memories I have of my time with him. However, his deep-seated lechery overwhelmed his life and destroyed what might have been an idyllic ’50s youth […]
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Virgo: Going with the flow will work in your favor
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nia Long, 50; Gavin Rossdale, 55; Harry Hamlin, 69; Henry Winkler, 75. Happy Birthday: Consider every detail before you make a move. You may be eager to get on with your life, but obstacles will continue to stop you in your tracks until you take care of unfinished business. It […]
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Most patients are happy to have surgical hardware removed
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am anxious to know your opinion regarding removal of surgical hardware. Fourteen months ago, I broke and dislocated my wrist. It was a serious injury and required surgery. They put in a cadaver bone, a plate and eight screws. My recovery has gone quite well, and I have pretty good mobility […]
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Man is unsure of the future with his bi-curious fiancee
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee and I are in our early 50s. We dated for two years and have been engaged for three months. She’s a wonderful lady, and I can’t imagine life without her. I knew she was bi-curious a year ago when she told me one of her married female co-workers was flirting with […]
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Leo: Watch out for those making unrealistic promises
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 40; Gabrielle Union, 48; Winona Ryder, 49; Richard Dreyfuss, 73. Happy Birthday: Persistence will pay off. Open your mind to trends and information that can help you broaden your horizons and lead you down an exciting path. You are overdue for a change that will inspire you to […]
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Normal A1C remains the same for all ages
DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you find in your practice that “normal” A1C for non-diabetics changes with age? — D.D. ANSWER: The hemoglobin A1C is a measure of how much sugar is on a hemoglobin molecule. Blood sugar will attach to hemoglobin, and the more sugar in the blood, the more that will become bound to […]
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Grandparents have no idea why they’re out in the cold
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Brian” and his wife, “Laurel,” have an adult son, “Dick,” who dated a girl I’ll call “Crystal” for 10 years before they got married. Everyone got along fine, until Crystal gave birth. After their first child was born, Crystal started withholding visits from my brother and his wife. Crystal and Dick […]
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Cancer: Relying on observation will pay off more than speaking up
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nolan Gould, 22; Julia Roberts, 53; Bill Gates, 65; Annie Potts, 68. Happy Birthday: Determine what it will take to reach your goal. Put a strategy and timeline in place and move forward. Confidence will play a role in what you accomplish. Be direct and earnest, and you will win […]