CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 63; CCH Pounder, 65; Sissy Spacek, 68; Jimmy Buffett, 71. Happy Birthday: Be creative when it comes to using your experience, knowledge and skills. Opportunities will multiply if you apply what you know to solving problems. You don’t need to make major changes, you just need to diversify […]
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Resentment over brief affair has divided family for years
DEAR ABBY: Seventeen years ago, I had a (minor) tryst with my wife’s sister. Months later, it came to light during an unfortunate phone conversation. Since then, my wife and I have gone through years of counseling. Our family has recovered and all is well — except with my wife’s brother-in-law (the husband). He considers […]
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Leo: Make personal growth, awareness your goals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 43; Stephenie Meyer, 44; Ricky Martin, 46; Diedrich Bader, 51. Happy Birthday: Trust in yourself, not in what others tell you or try to make you believe. Choose what’s important to you and stay focused and steadfast when it comes to reaching your goals and maintaining your lifestyle. […]
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Boyfriend has made his priorities plain
DEAR ABBY: I am a 56-year-old woman who has been with my boyfriend for seven years. He never lets me come to his place, but he comes to mine and stays every weekend. He always has his married children staying with him, even though they are financially well off and don’t need to. Every time […]
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Pisces: Choose your words wisely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Greg Biffle, 48; Eddie Vedder, 53; Susan Lucci, 71; Harry Shearer, 74. Happy Birthday: Get back to the things you enjoy. Size up your current situation and make adjustments that will ensure your comfort and peace of mind. Walk away from any obstacles you face and look for new beginnings. […]
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Teenage mom still bears brunt of her father's rage
DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 years old and I have a son who’s 3. I’m still in school and live with my parents. My parents treat me like I’m a nobody and always bring up how I got pregnant. They barely allow me to take my son anywhere. I still have to ask them if I […]
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Aquarius: Tidy up loose ends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 28; Brooke Nevin, 35; Ralph Fiennes, 55; Diane Sawyer, 72. Happy Birthday: If you want to donate something, offer your time and creative solutions rather than your money. You can make a difference in your personal life by being more responsible. Charity begins at home, and that should […]
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The age of electronic health records
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a physician, with the advent of electronic health records, I can see a reluctance of both the educated patient and the physician to be forthcoming about sexually related matters. Do you have any suggestions on how to circumvent this problem? — R.V., M.D. ANSWER: My advice to colleagues is to be […]
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European vacation plans are tripped up by broken ankle
DEAR ABBY: I had planned a trip to Europe with my friend “Elizabeth,” a friend of hers and Elizabeth’s daughter. The plan was I would share rooms with Elizabeth. We paid for the hotels in advance. Shortly before our scheduled departure I fell, broke my ankle and couldn’t go. We tried unsuccessfully to obtain some […]
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Capricorn: Complete what needs to be done
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kiefer Sutherland, 51; Ray Romano, 62; Samuel L. Jackson, 69; Jane Fonda, 80. Happy Birthday: Channel your emotions carefully. Don’t let disappointment and anger take over. Slow down, consider your options and make strategic plans that include steps leading you to greater success and happiness. Distance yourself from what you […]