DEAR ABBY: My oldest brother is running for a state office. Unlike me, he does not like animals. He has “hauled” litters of puppies off and shot at cats. In addition, he refuses to help our elderly parents. Family or not, I don’t want someone to be a leader in our state capital who exhibits […]
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Seasonal allergy meds seem to help reader sleep better
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 58-year-old male with seasonal allergies. I often take the generic versions of Zyrtec and Claritin to deal with the symptoms. While neither of those makes me drowsy, I do sleep much better — usually longer, and I don’t wake up in the middle of the night after taking either of […]
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Gemini: Ignore those trying to lure you into illegal activities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 47; Ice Cube, 51; Courteney Cox, 56; Helen Hunt, 57. Happy Birthday: Take a closer look at your options and what you can do to ensure that things unfold to your liking as the year progresses. Take responsibility for your happiness, health and reputation. Stick to the […]
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Mom’s ‘friends’ abandon her after third child is born
DEAR ABBY: I recently welcomed my third child, a baby boy who was wanted and planned. We are overjoyed. Our two daughters are just under 10 years old. Over the years, my social circle has consisted mostly of the parents of my daughters’ friends. Abby, my news was met with mixed reactions. Some were thrilled […]
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Size of abdominal aneurysm governs best treatment choice
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just found out that my dad has an abdominal aortic aneurysm that measures 4.7 centimeters. I know you’ve covered the relationship between size of an aneurysm and treatment, but can you go over that again? Also, he has stage 4 COPD. If the size of his aneurysm makes him a candidate […]
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Eugenia Last, Taurus: Look at the details of any situation you face
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 31; Chauncey Leopardi, 39; Diablo Cody, 42; Boy George, 59. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to the way you feel, the people you associate with and how you go about living up to your promises. Take a serious approach to getting the facts and basing what you do on […]
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Dear Abby: Daughter might want to see a lawyer
DEAR ABBY: My 30-year-old daughter and her husband separated three months ago. After three years of marriage and months of counseling, she moved in with my husband and me. We were delighted. She started spending a lot of time helping a male friend renovate his house and has essentially been living with him since the […]
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Libra: An adjustment to your finances will result in positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 34; Chris Evans, 39; Tim Allen, 67; Stellan Skarsgard, 69. Happy Birthday: Put your mind at ease, and take a practical path. Setting goals that require hard work, knowledge and skills you possess will bring the best return. Don’t let an outsider’s gibberish lead you out of your […]
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Granddaughter wants wedding with no family in attendance
DEAR ABBY: Our first granddaughter is getting married in six months and has told her parents that no one from either family is invited to the wedding. They want to get married by themselves because they are both shy and don’t want to be the center of attention. At first I was OK with it, […]
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Virgo: Use caution before taking action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kendra Wilkinson, 35; Dave Franco, 35; Scott Thompson, 61; Timothy Busfield, 63. Happy Birthday: Take a good look around you before you carry out your plans. Not everyone will be on your side. Emotional matters will leave you in a precarious position. Know when to say no and when to […]