DEAR ABBY: My 34-year-old daughter, ”Martha,” is a single mom. I adore my granddaughter. Martha needs me to give her $500 a month, plus cover emergencies (new tires, hospital bills for baby, etc.) in order to get by. She has said repeatedly that she wants to have another baby before she’s 35. Abby, it’s a […]
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Libra: Don’t let problems at home affect your productivity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Piper Perabo, 40; Mike O’Malley, 50; Dermot Mulroney, 53; Peter Jackson, 55. Happy Birthday: Don’t stop believing in yourself. Apply your skills and expertise toward something you love to do. Delve into the depths of whatever excites you. Bring adventure back into your life. Step up and stand tall and […]
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Previvor’s participation brings reaction
DEAR ABBY: This is in response to ”Conflicted in California” (March 20), whose co-worker walks the “survivors’ lap” in Relay for Life events. Her co-worker is what we call a “PREvivor,” someone who took steps to lessen his or her chances of developing cancer. For other co-workers to belittle her for walking this lap is […]
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Leo: Take in everything that is going on around you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matthew Morrison, 38; Gavin Rossdale, 51; Harry Hamlin, 65; Henry Winkler, 71. Happy Birthday: Live in the moment and let the past drift away. Clear your mind and share your feelings with the people who count. Embrace what beckons you and avoid anything that interferes with your plans. Show your […]
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Three-time divorcee realizes she’s better off on her own
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 55-year-old woman, divorced for a year and a half. I was married twice before and have three grown children. I own my own home, have a job I enjoy and a loving family. I do what I want when I want and how I want. I control the remote, the thermostat […]
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Virgo: Don’t nickel and dime yourself into debt
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ben Foster, 36; Gabrielle Union, 44; Winona Ryder, 45; Richard Dreyfuss, 69. Happy Birthday: It’s best to keep your personal thoughts and intentions a secret this year if you want to avoid interference. Do all your own fact-finding and figure out what you need to do to ensure your success. […]
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Man’s house isn’t big enough for wife’s many grandchildren
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 16 years. She has a grown daughter who’s the mother of eight kids, but she only has five with her at this time. My problem is, the daughter got evicted, and all of a sudden she brought her belongings to the house. She didn’t ask or […]
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Leo: Making special plans for two will pay off
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joaquin Phoenix, 42; Brad Paisley, 44; Julia Roberts, 49; Caitlyn Jenner, 67. Happy Birthday: Don’t venture too far outside your comfort zone. Being intrigued by unusual places and people is no reason to dismiss the friends and familiarities you’ve counted on in the past. Mix the old with the new […]
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Controlling prediabetes with lifestyle adjustments is preferable
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed as being prediabetic, with fasting blood glucose labs of 102 to 108. My primary doctor sent me to an endocrinologist, who confirmed the diagnosis. The doctor recommended that I have protein (e.g., egg) and a slice of multigrain toast for breakfast. She also gave me a prescription for […]
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Learning disability could be root of dropout’s problems
DEAR ABBY: I’m 18 and a freshman in college. My 16-year-old brother is supposed to be a junior in high school, but he’s still taking freshman classes. He has gone to school maybe twice this year. He just gave up and dropped out. All he does is stay home, sleep and text all day. It […]