DEAR ABBY: My mother has been a hospice volunteer for six months. I think that’s great. The problem is, all she ever talks about anymore is the families and patients she helps. I’m tired of coming home from school or work and hearing about her latest patient’s family drama or the details about how they […]
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Libra: Keep your life as simple as possible
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 24; Ryan Tedder, 38; Derek Jeter, 43; Chris O’Donnell, 47. Happy Birthday: Be open to trying new things, but don’t make yourself vulnerable to anyone who tries to take advantage of you. Follow your intuition and use your imagination, and you will choose a path that will lead […]
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Gemini: Don’t buy something that you do not need
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Phillips, 38; Linda Cardellini, 42; Ricky Gervais, 56; Carly Simon, 72. Happy Birthday: Share your thoughts and feelings. Know what you are up against and remain moderate when asked to pitch in, donate or take on too much. Indulgence and overreacting will hold you back. Take small but manageable […]
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Woman prefers hands-off approach to dates
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single 38-year-old woman. I haven’t been in a relationship in more than 10 years because of school, work and kids. Lately, since I graduated, I have been on a string of blind dates. Men seem to want to hold my hand, touch my hair, stroke my arm, etc. right away. When […]
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Virgo: Don't let anyone take advantage of you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 37; Mindy Kaling, 38; Sherry Stringfield, 50; Jeff Beck, 73. Happy Birthday: Expand your interests, knowledge and learn all you can about the people and cultural differences that surround you. Knowing who you are dealing with will help you make the most of your encounters with the people […]
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Family communication gap is sparked by dad's disapproval
DEAR ABBY: We are from the Middle East. My younger brother married an American woman and moved to Arizona, where her family lives. Because our dad didn’t approve, my brother made the plans behind our back and told Dad in an email. He also didn’t mention that they were moving until a week before the […]
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Test for allergen returns troubling result for reader
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 and in excellent health. I had a blood test for allergens, including honeybees and wasps. My results ranged from moderate to high levels. However, the test for serum proteins, IgE levels, concerns me even more: The reference range is less than 430 ug/L, and my result came back as […]
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Leo: Find a way to do the things that bring you joy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 37; Jason Mraz, 40; Frances McDormand, 60; Randy Jackson, 61. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward with your plans. Take a different approach to the way you deal with your peers. The changes you make now will influence a personal or professional partnership you have with someone later. Consider […]
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Serial father keeps chummy relationship with his exes
DEAR ABBY: I recently met a 28-year-old father of three I’m interested in. He seems wonderful. He’s a hard worker, takes care of his responsibilities and is an amazing father to his children. They’re all still very little, but they’re great kids. The only thing that’s been on my mind lately is he has a […]
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There are many possible causes of post-surgery cough
FROM NORTH AMERICA SYNDICATE, 300 W 57th STREET, 15th FLOOR, DEAR DR. ROACH: A year ago, I had cardiac bypass surgery. Everything went great: I had no pain. In a sense, it didn’t even feel like any surgery took place, except for the incision and drainage tubes, which were a good physical reminder. About a […]