DEAR ABBY: My older sister, “Olive,” moved to the West Coast three years ago. My parents, my two older siblings and I live on the East Coast. During this past year, Olive has grown more and more distant from us. She always has an excuse when we try to set up a group Facetime or […]
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Pisces: Be creative in how you show loved ones how much you care
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shenae Grimes, 31; Eliza Taylor, 31; BD Wong, 60; Kevin Kline, 73. Happy Birthday: Look at the pros and cons of every situation you face this year. Refuse to let your emotions lead the way when stability and preparation are your best courses of action. Too much or too little […]
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New mother is on her own when it comes to child care
DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter is married to a very selfish man. They have a newborn baby, and he refuses to help her with the baby. He claims that because he works, he isn’t obligated. She cares for the baby 24/7 and does all the housework, cooking, etc. If she asks him to feed the baby […]
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Aquarius: Keep your plans to yourself and bide your time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Reynolds, 44; Cat Deeley, 44; Weird Al Yankovic, 61; Dwight Yoakam, 64. Happy Birthday: Call in favors, and put everything in place. Preparation will give you the confidence you require to take advantage of the changes and interesting trends heading your way. Knowledge and experience will play major roles […]
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What techniques can help adults with ‘lazy eye’?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old woman. As a child, I had what we called “lazy eye.” My condition was that my right eye was aligned noticeably outward. I believe this is referred to as “exotropia.” I had surgery to correct it at the age of 12, and surgery was successful — my right […]
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Dear Abby: Widow’s adult kids begrudge her dating a family friend
DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 30 years and have two grown children. The marriage wasn’t perfect, and I admit there were times when I badly wanted to walk out the door. My husband was charismatic and talented, but he was also an addict. I covered up most of his bad behaviors so […]
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Capricorn: A change you make will benefit you personally and professionally
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 45; Saffron Burrows, 48; Jeff Goldblum, 68; Christopher Lloyd, 82. Happy Birthday: Take breaks, rejuvenate and steer clear of dramatic situations that are debilitating. Concentrate on personal growth, dreams, goals and accomplishments, and avoid getting caught in other people’s disputes. Walk away from chaos and uncertainty, and […]
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Vaccines must be held to the highest standards of safety
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read recently that a coronavirus vaccine is scheduled for release in late October or early November in the very early stages of clinical trials. Although the manufacturer has offered assurances that the vaccine is safe, this seems awfully early. I understand that only one vaccine in history has been released this […]
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Changing a diaper causes family friction at baptism
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law “Brenda” often takes it upon herself to change a baby’s diaper during social gatherings with family. She never bothers to ask the baby’s parents if it’s OK to do this, and they never solicit her help. For years, I found it a bit strange, but never said anything to Brenda or […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t get talked into acting against your best interest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blanca Suarez, 32; Glen Powell, 32; Matt Dallas, 38; Judge Judy Sheindlin, 78. Happy Birthday: Handle with care. Ease into whatever changes you want to pursue this year. Plan your actions with precision, intelligence and guidelines to ensure you make decisions that bring high returns. There is a shift taking […]