CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 28; Rachel Skarsten, 33; Jaime King, 39; George Lopez, 57. Happy Birthday: Consider your alternatives this year. Maintain structure and stability in your life by keeping busy with activities that promise to encourage a better state of mind as well as a healthy body. Added discipline will help […]
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Mother-in-law won’t stop bragging about her
DEAR ABBY: After a lot of talk and no action, I finally made the decision to further my education with a master’s degree. At present, I have one more required undergraduate credit to complete at the local university. My husband and I are excited that I finally made the decision and am following through. The […]
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Capricorn: Do something that will encourage peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 32; Sherri Shepherd, 51; Ryan Stiles, 59; Jack Nicholson, 81. Happy Birthday: Be careful what you wish for. You’ll be faced with some changes at home or at work this year that you may not initially want to succumb to. Consider what’s best for everyone before you reject […]
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Family judges mom's boyfriend on his looks
DEAR ABBY: I am a 33-year-old woman with two young children (11 and 9). “Andrew” and I have been dating for almost a year, still learning about each other and building a foundation for our relationship. My family recently told some other family members that I am “too pretty” to be dating Andrew and I […]
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Virgo: Make new acquaintances
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 38; Rob Riggle, 48; Andie MacDowell, 60; Iggy Pop, 71. Happy Birthday: Getting along with others will be difficult this year. Emotions will be close to the surface, and dealing with matters that concern elders or those in positions of power will lead to choices you aren’t prepared […]
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Age is a barrier to mom's social club
DEAR ABBY: I am part of a small social ladies group. The eight of us range in age from mid-50s to late-60s. We get together once a month for lunch, a movie, dinner, shopping, etc. I look forward to it, and we always have a good time. Recently, we lost a few members due to […]
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Albuterol inhaler does not raise blood pressure
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am wondering if there is a safer inhaler to use in place of an albuterol inhaler. I have high blood pressure that, at times, is very difficult to control. I have not yet tried the albuterol inhaler. I was prepared to, but stopped before doing so after reading the side effects […]
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Leo: Protect against loss
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 42; Carmen Electra, 46; Jessica Lange, 69; Ryan O’Neal, 77. Happy Birthday: Plan your actions and follow through with those plans. Your ability to persuade others to see things your way will help you get ahead this year. A steady pace and a goal will lead to victory […]
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Fiance unaware of opiate addiction
DEAR ABBY: My divorced 38-year-old brother is addicted to opiates. My wealthy, enabling mother constantly bails him out financially. My brother is engaged to a very kind woman — a mother of three he met four months ago. She’s not aware of his lies, manipulations, debt and pill addiction. My brother has already destroyed a […]
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Alcohol-induced cirrhosis doesn't preclude a liver transplant
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 52-year-old sister was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver due to alcohol. She has significant financial resources and gold-standard health care. Her liver has failed to bounce back. This month, she was placed on a liver-transplant list. How long can my sister live with alcoholic liver cirrhosis while awaiting a liver […]