DEAR ABBY: Parents frequently write to you asking for advice about their children, seemingly asking permission to butt in where they should not. When I was in my 20s, I dated a guy who had just returned from the Navy. I saw him — and others — while working and going to college. Sometimes I’d […]
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Eugenia Last, Cancer: Let imagination take you on an exciting journey
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 27; Naya Rivera, 33; Oliver Platt, 60; Kirstie Alley, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t rule out what’s happened or who you have associated with in the past. Consider who and what is valuable to you as you move forward. Use your memory and intuition to help you outmaneuver anyone […]
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Sagittarius: Be selective on the projects you pursue
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 27; Naya Rivera, 33; Oliver Platt, 60; Kirstie Alley, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t rule out what’s happened or who you have associated with in the past. Consider who and what is valuable to you as you move forward. Use your memory and intuition to help you outmaneuver anyone […]
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Daughter wonders if mom’s meddling changed her life
DEAR ABBY: Parents frequently write to you asking for advice about their children, seemingly asking permission to butt in where they should not. When I was in my 20s, I dated a guy who had just returned from the Navy. I saw him — and others — while working and going to college. Sometimes I’d […]
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Scorpio: Make an alteration in your approach to life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Peet, 48; Mary J. Blige, 49; Kim Coles, 58; Naomi Judd, 74. Happy Birthday: Take your time, think matters through and refuse to let emotions take over or lead you astray. Concentrate on your objective this year, not what others are doing or situations you cannot change. Turn any […]
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Absence from guest list hurts old friend of groom’s mother
DEAR ABBY: I have had a friend, “Kimberly,” for 52 years, ever since first grade. We went all through school together. Teachers described her as a “social butterfly.” My dad described her as a “phony.” She’s an extrovert with a nice personality and many friends. I am more of an introvert, but I do have […]
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Libra: Don’t get sucked into other people’s drama
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 59; Pat Benatar, 67; George Foreman, 71; Rod Stewart, 75. Happy Birthday: Engage in what makes you happy. Look at your options, and put your experience to good use. What you’ve learned the past few years will come in handy when dealing with people, cutting deals and taking […]
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Ashes have waited 30 years to be scattered over Hawaii
DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, a friend of my husband’s roommate passed away of AIDS and was cremated. His family had ostracized him. I have no idea who they are or where they are. The roommate left and later died, also from AIDS. He left his friend’s ashes in his old room in my husband’s […]
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Mobile tank is a safe, beneficial option for low oxygen therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is on oxygen, and he won’t take the mobile tank while he is outside. Will being on oxygen give him longer life? — M.K. ANSWER: Many causes of chronic lung disease lead to low oxygen levels. If the resting oxygen level is low (less than 89% oxygen saturation), then oxygen […]
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Virgo: Persuasion can help garner support for change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 31; Kate Middleton, 38; Dave Matthews, 53; Jimmy Page, 76. Happy Birthday: Put on your thinking cap, and start moving in a direction that brings you joy. Consider your priorities and how best to accomplish what’s likely to make you feel content, satisfied and accomplished. An unexpected opportunity […]