DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law passed away two years ago from lung cancer. My father-in-law hasn’t taken it well. This year at Christmas he fabricated a letter and gifts ”from her” for the grandkids, as if she had written the letter and bought the gifts before she passed away. He did it without my knowledge. I […]
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New year brings hope for new beginnings
DEAR READERS: It’s 2017! A new year has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning. Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions — which were adapted […]
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Taurus: Taking better care of your health a priority
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eden Riegel, 36; Morris Chestnut, 48; Verne Troyer, 48; Frank Langella, 79. Happy Birthday: Don’t look for shortcuts even if you are tempted to do so. Do the legwork and see matters through from beginning to end. If you rely on others or you continually compare what you have to […]
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Pisces: Close this year on a high note
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey McIntyre, 44; Val Kilmer, 57; Bebe Neuwirth, 58; Anthony Hopkins, 79. Happy Birthday: You’ll feel passionate about what you do and how you do it. Taking on projects that interest you intellectually and morally will change your life. An unusual point of view will spark your imagination and give […]
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Speed of rebound relationship gives woman cause to pause
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 27-year-old mother of three in the process of divorcing a man I have been with for seven years, during two of which we were married. We have remained civil up to this point, although he is hurt because I’m the one who ended things. I decided to jump right back into […]
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Aquarius: Medical, legal and financial dealings must be kept up-to-date
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Dushku, 36; Laila Ali, 39; Tiger Woods, 41; Matt Lauer, 59. Happy Birthday: Hold everything together. Strategize until you are sure you have left nothing to chance. Propagate, produce and pay close attention to detail. The foundation you put in place now will determine how far you will go […]
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Aortic valve repair requires a choice: mechanical or tissue
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother, who is 48, has a leaky aortic valve. It is a birth defect in his bicuspid valve. His health is otherwise excellent. We have lined up a good surgeon. The problem is that my brother does not know which type of valve to get: mechanical or tissue. The doctor will […]
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Couple feels ignored by parents tending to wayward siblings
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 30s. We do well for ourselves and are generally happy. We both have siblings who have various problems — drug abuse, emotional issues, broken relationships. Our parents pick up and travel to support them during their various dramas, but visit my husband and me only if […]
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Capricorn: Avoid excessive behavior
ELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 44; Patricia Clarkson, 57; Ted Danson, 69; Jon Voight, 78. Happy Birthday: You’ll have important choices to make. If you are too bold or you take on the impossible, you will fall short. Use your insight and realize that you don’t have to make snap decisions or follow […]
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Jackhammer spasms of esophagus can be mistaken for heart attack
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you provide any tips for dealing with ”jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes. The immediate trigger was red wine. In subsequent small experiments, I have discovered that they can be triggered by both red and […]