CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rico Rodriguez, 26; B.J. Novak, 45; Zac Brown, 46; J.K. Rowling, 59. Happy Birthday: Jump at the chance to explore possibilities, and expand your interests into areas of concern where you can make a difference. Learning, sharing information, traveling and deciding what’s important to you will help you formulate a […]
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Widow thinks invitation to livestream wedding is rude
DEAR ABBY: The daughter of a friend is getting married and sent an email announcement with a link to watch a livestream of the ceremony. I have never been invited to NOT attend an event before, and frankly, my feelings are hurt. (My husband was an incredible artist. Should I send a livestream of others […]
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Patient with DVT switches to aspirin with good results
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old female who has been on Xarelto for years due to my deep vein thrombosis (DVT). I also have an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. I read that low-dose aspirin (325 mg) is just as effective in preventing clots in the legs as Xarelto, which is very expensive. My […]
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Leo: Reflect before you make the same move that has cost you emotionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 55; Terry Crews, 56; Lisa Kudrow, 61; Laurence Fishburne, 63. Happy Birthday: You’ll be running on emotional fuel this year, contributing to what matters to you most and being the one to make a difference. Hold your head high, and continue until you are satisfied with your accomplishments. […]
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Daughter’s boyfriend is in no hurry to grow up
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a daughter, “Liz,” who is our life. She’s 28 and a nurse. Her boyfriend, “Owen,” used to be a heavy cannabis user. My wife suspects he still uses it when he gets “stressed.” He is also a gambler. We have tried to give Owen a chance. He had […]
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Woman with vertigo might need treatment if symptoms persist
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 83-year-old female. A month ago, I woke up with vertigo, thought it was caused by a plugged ear, and went to the doctor with this complaint. He cleaned my ear and told me to return if the vertigo did not go away. It did not. So, I began doing […]
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Cancer: Acting in haste isn’t in your best interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Munro Chambers, 34; Jason Belmonte, 41; Josh Radnor, 50; Martina McBride, 58. Happy Birthday: You can lighten your burden if you keep things moving this year. Use your energy and intellect to recognize what’s no longer essential in your life and to get rid of dead weight. It’s time to […]
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Gemini: Avoid having overindulgent behavior and embellishing facts.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 39; Sally Struthers, 77; Jim Davis, 79; Peter Cullen, 83. Happy Birthday: Being detailed will make a difference this year. Go above and beyond. It’s time to step up, lead the way and make your mark. Learn from experience, and you will avoid making the same mistake twice. […]
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Husband has long endured insults from wife
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old man, married for 17 years with two kids. I have a mostly good marriage, but I have been noticing things that bother me. Almost daily, my wife seems to insult me or make a sarcastic comment. I work long hours because of the nature of my job, which my wife […]
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Taurus: Set an example by doing for yourself, and self-advertising will prompt the following.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Schilling, 40; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 47; Cassandra Clare, 51; Maya Rudolph, 52. Happy Birthday: Pace yourself this year. Pay attention to detail, plan your actions, and weigh the pros and cons before you initiate change. Tidy up loose ends instead of starting something new. The idea is to cleanse […]