DEAR ABBY: A lifelong friend of mine has died unexpectedly. Because he was my age, this brought up issues of my own mortality. We’d had our ups and downs over 25 years, but he moved cross-country to the same city as I’m in and was there for many happy and sad life events, including the […]
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Anti-cancer strategy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had cancer twice, and I try to do everything in my power to prevent a recurrence or a new cancer — exercising daily and following a strictly healthy diet that includes lots of vegetables and fruits, and buying organic produce whenever possible. Since most of our fresh foods, i.e. vegetables […]
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Aries: Change is within reach
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 29; Paul Wesley, 36; Marlon Wayans, 46; Woody Harrelson, 57. Happy Birthday: Take a long, hard look at the past and present before you delve into the future. Size up what’s happened and why; make adjustments that will help you move forward in a positive manner. Keep your […]
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Family's separation private
DEAR ABBY: As a child, I suffered a lot of abuse from my parents until I finally, at 13, opened up to a teacher. I was removed from my house and spent the remainder of my youth in various foster homes. I never felt like I had a home or family until I was an […]
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Elevated TPO
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m female, 68 years old with hypothyroidism but no other medical problems. I exercise about 10 hours a week and try to eat healthy. During one of my physical checkups, my TSH was 0.002, so I saw an endocrinologist. After three months of blood tests, everything became normal even without medicine. My […]
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Aquarius: Getting along with others a battle today
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 26; Rufus Wainwright, 45; David Spade, 54; Willem Dafoe, 63. Happy Birthday: Don’t shy away from change. Look for the most appropriate way to stabilize your life and your future by updating your credentials and staying on top of current economic trends. Expand your interests and your portfolio; […]
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Friend’s family has worn out welcome
DEAR ABBY: “Charlotte” and I have been friends for 16 years, ever since we met in college. She lives several states away, so we see each other only once a year when she and her family come to town for a long weekend. Beyond this annual get-together, we never chat on the phone, and communication […]
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Pisces: Get a clear picture
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 29; Justin Bartha, 40; Josh Hartnett, 40; Jon Lovitz, 61. Happy Birthday: Make plans and follow through. This is a year of growth. Personal, physical and financial changes are within reach if you are willing to make a commitment and work alongside people who share your concerns and […]
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Betrayal ends friendship
DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, someone I thought was my best friend betrayed me. I had developed a relationship with a married mutual friend. My best friend felt it was her “right and duty” to out us to our spouses. The affair ended and both of our marriages survived, but our friendship did not. She […]
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Hurt turns to anger
DEAR ABBY: I am tired of taking a backseat to my boyfriend’s video game addiction. He comes home from work, sits on the couch and gets lost in his video games. It has gotten to the point where he barely speaks to me or even looks up from his game. I know he chats with […]