DEAR ABBY: I moved to the Philippines five years ago. While I was there I met ”Emma.” After a few months, I realized I was in love with her, and last year we became engaged. I took her to meet my family. They loved her and supported our engagement. I’m now living in the States […]
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Taurus: Make time for friends, parents or children
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 31; Lea Michele, 31; Carla Gugino, 46; Rebecca De Mornay, 58. Happy Birthday: A progressive approach to obtaining your goals will help you reach your destination. Getting into petty arguments will hold you back. This is the year to take action. Focus on physically bringing about the changes […]
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Behavioral changes call for a checkup
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, who is 66, has been leaving cupboard doors and some dresser drawers open for the past year or so. Is this a sign of anything to be concerned about? — Anon. ANSWER: It sounds like this is a new behavior for her, and I would indeed be concerned about it. […]
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Elderly usher's 'proposals' draw reaction from readers
DEAR ABBY: Regarding the letter from ”Dumbstruck in the East” (April 22), whose 9-year-old daughter has been getting ”proposals of marriage” from a church usher in his 70s. An old man at church said things like that to me when I was about her age. He also was always trying to hug me. It made […]
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Childhood dog bite victim happy with pet-free life
DEAR ABBY: I’m not a dog person. I’m not even an animal person. I am, however, surrounded by dog owners — my family, my husband’s family, my neighbors. Back in middle school, I was bitten several times by dogs while delivering my paper route. My husband has been without a dog for five years (since […]
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Viral pneumonia can cause shortness of breath, as can COPD
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 68-year-old woman. I still work part time, walk 2-3 miles a day and enjoy gardening. In late April, I noticed that I was short of breath after exertion, like when walking upstairs or with intensive gardening. Two weeks later, I was so short of breath that I was […]
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Aries: Concentrate on securing your position
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Florence Welch, 31; Armie Hammer, 31; Jack Black, 48; Shania Twain, 52. Happy Birthday: Stand by your beliefs, but don’t push them on others. What’s important is doing what works for you and doing it well. Common sense, preparation and recognizing what’s true and what isn’t will encourage better choices […]
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Mealtime commentary gets tiresome
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, ”Charlene,” whom I met through a local charity organization. We have many things in common, including the fact that we’re both retired, and we enjoy each other’s company. Charlene is slim (not skinny), very energetic and fit for her age. The problem is, it’s impossible to share a meal […]
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Pisces: Use your skills to start a lucrative business
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexa Vega, 29; Aaron Paul, 38; Sarah Chalke, 41; Paul Reubens, 65. Happy Birthday: Improve your relationships. Take part in what’s going on around you and look for ways to contribute to situations that will affect your home, family or the environment around you. Find a platform to voice your […]
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Pisces: Don't settle for less than you deserve
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keke Palmer, 24; Macaulay Culkin, 37; Chris Pine, 37; Melissa McCarthy, 47. Happy Birthday: Choose to press forward with your ideas and plans. Change will do you good and encourage you to dig deep to reach your highest potential. Your emotions will set the pace and the frequency of your […]