CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 27; Jodie Sweetin, 37; Katey Sagal, 65; Dolly Parton, 73. Happy Birthday: A steady pace forward is in your best interest. Note what others are doing or what they propose, but don’t feel obligated to get involved. Set your own course of action to avoid being put in […]
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Wedding planning is driving close mom, daughter apart
DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old daughter is being married this summer. This is her first marriage, and we are planning the wedding. She has never planned a big event like this before, and every suggestion I make gets us into a fight. I know it’s upsetting her terribly, and it’s upsetting me as well. We have […]
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Bargain hunter's bragging tries her friend's patience
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I’ll call Rose who likes to brag about how cheap she is. Sometimes when we’re talking, she will interrupt me and ask, “How do you like my pants? I got them for a dollar at a yard sale.” Or she’ll say, “I got them for free.” Rose likes to […]
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There is no good argument for not vaccinating against disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read an article that vaccinations are on the decline in many states. My question is about children who already have vaccinations. Do unvaccinated children who catch a disease pose any risk of infecting vaccinated children? Who is actually at risk here: Is it only the kids who don’t receive vaccinations […]
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Capricorn: Stick to the truth, facts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zooey Deschanel, 39; Jim Carrey, 57; Steve Harvey, 62; Betty White, 97. Happy Birthday: Be careful what you sign up for this year. Something you thought would be advantageous will turn out to be a burden. Added responsibilities will be tiring but will also bring you joy. Make the most […]
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Drained hydrocele is refilling itself
DEAR DR. ROACH: Three weeks ago, I had to have removal of fluid that had collected around my testicles. Nearly half a liter was removed. Five days later, fluid started to build up again, and now it has filled back up. I have been checked for cancer and infection, and have neither. What is happening? […]
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Teen lets her temper spoil fun with family and friends
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl. I’m a fun person to be with, and I love spending time with my friends and family. But one thing sometimes ruins it. I have a bit of a temper and some anger problems. I’m wondering if you have anything that could help me control my temper and be […]
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Is fast heartbeat and low energy just a part of aging?
DEAR DR. ROACH: My heartbeat is around 98-100 per minute. I checked with my primary doctor, and she said it’s normal, as I am getting older. (I’m 48 now, female, and other than heartbeat, my health is normal.) My doctor checked my blood and said everything is normal except low calcium. I can work all […]
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Sagittarius: Stick with people you believe in
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate Moss, 45; Richard T. Jones, 47; Debbie Allen, 69; John Carpenter, 71. Happy Birthday: Look at the positive in life. Walk with the people who are forward thinkers. Take the time to invest in yourself, your personal surroundings and your involvement in things that matter to you. Dedication and […]
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Wife gets the silent treatment without knowing reason why
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 20 years. Once in a while, he’ll stop being affectionate and ceases talking to me. Obviously, he is upset. He holds it together for our children, but I get the serious cold shoulder. He won’t tell me why he is unhappy. He simply expects […]