DEAR ABBY: I live in a 55-plus community. I am younger than my husband by 10 years, so I was 49 when we moved here. We have lost 49 neighbors during the past five years — yes, seriously. Others are in nursing homes with no quality of life. While walking my dog yesterday, a neighbor […]
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Daughters’ attitudes cause major stress
DEAR ABBY: Our daughters aren’t speaking. One says she really doesn’t ”like” the other. These are mature women who have had their differences throughout their lives. But they have tolerated each other, one more than the other. The older one claims her sister posted not-so-nice things about her. The younger one threatens not to attend […]
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Leo: Speak right up if something is bothering you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fred Savage, 41; Jack White, 42; Tom Hanks, 61; Jimmy Smits, 62. Happy Birthday: Before you take on the world, consider what’s most important to you. It’s better to do a great job on one thing than to do an adequate job on lots of projects. Don’t settle for second […]
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Leo: Finish what you start
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 37; Berenice Bejo, 41; Shelley Duvall, 68; Ringo Starr, 77. Happy Birthday: Hobnobbing with unique people will pull you in several different directions this year. Your enthusiasm will get you into trouble if you try to spread yourself too thin. Finding a way to define and outline what […]
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High resting heart rate requires investigation
DEAR DR. ROACH: My resting heart rate is between 90 and 120, averaging 106 over the past week. I feel no pain or discomfort, but even mild exercise causes my heart rate to shoot up. I have had bloodwork (including thyroid levels), an electrocardiogram (Holter monitor), an echocardiogram and a treadmill stress test. All of […]
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Bluesman's wife feels no love after festival incident
DEAR ABBY: My husband, ”Ray,” and I have been together for 10 years and, like most couples, we have had our ups and downs. Ray is a professional musician, so a lot of my time is spent supporting this, either by promoting his endeavors or accepting the fact that I will always come second to […]
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When is it OK to stop getting Pap smears?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a widow in my early 70s and am not sexually active. I had my last Pap smear and complete gynecological and breast exam in 2014. My Pap smear was negative, and my gynecologist said she didn’t think I’d need Pap smears anymore since they had been negative for over 10 […]
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Man choosing between job and his dream lifestyle
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 47-year-old man. I live alone in a small city in New York. I have a good job. I have been with the company for years and my bosses take good care of me. However, I want to live a semi-homesteading-type life on my own property, providing myself with my basic needs. […]
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Cancer: Let your strong points carry you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 38; Tia and Tamera Mowry, 39; 50 Cent, 42; Sylvester Stallone, 71. Happy Birthday: Opportunities will develop if you connect with people you have worked with in the past or if you take a course that involves the latest technology. Learn more about an industry that interests you […]
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Gemini: Don't be afraid to share your feelings with someone
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 32; Dave Haywood, 35; Edie Falco, 54; Huey Lewis, 67. Happy Birthday: Use your intelligence when it comes to how you earn your living and the type of work you are prepared to do. Pick up additional skills to ensure your employability and to protect against unforeseen changes […]