CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 39; Maya Rudolph, 44; Julian McMahon, 48; Peggy Fleming, 68. Happy Birthday: You’ll be faced with opposition if you try to alter your surroundings, position or the direction you are heading in without going through the proper channels. As long as you pay close attention to details […]
Advice
Single mom crave’s family’s embrace of her daughters
DEAR ABBY: I am a single mother of two biracial daughters ages 2 and 4. They fill my life with joy and I am thankful to be their mother. My problem is, I haven’t been able to face my family members since the birth of my second child. My family has strong Christian roots, and […]
Cluster headaches come in waves
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with cluster headache at age 20. Now, at age 65, I have endured these excruciating headaches for some 45 years. In my particular situation, I can have once- or twice-daily headaches for anywhere from two to four months. My symptoms include a throbbing in my left temple, with the […]
Scorpio: Keep a low profile
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Piven, 51; Sandra Bullock, 52; Kevin Spacey, 57; Helen Mirren, 71. Happy Birthday: If you want change, take charge and make it happen. When it comes to work, relationships and using your skills masterfully to reach your goals, you will be able to manipulate whatever situation you face. Personal […]
Counseling can’t save marriage lacking intimacy
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for almost three years to a woman who refuses to share the same bed with me. It started on our honeymoon when, after having sex, she chose to sleep in a different bed whenever there were two beds in the room. She’s in her late 40s and had never […]
Bell’s palsy a possible side effect of having had chickenpox
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 55. I was having numbness on the left side of my face, and my left eyelid started to droop. I thought I was having a stroke. I went to the hospital, and they told me this is Bell’s palsy. I asked where it came from and the doctor asked if […]
Libra: Get out and participate
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nelson Piquet Jr., 31; James Lafferty, 31; Matt LeBlanc, 49; Illeana Douglas, 51. Happy Birthday: Keep everything moving forward. Build momentum and stay focused on what you want to achieve. Children or parental responsibilities will leave you questioning your future. Don’t let anything or anyone throw you off track. Make […]
Wife foresees a rocky road with husband suffering dementia
DEAR ABBY: After two failed marriages, I married a wonderful man whom I love but am not in love with. He recently had a seizure, after which he was diagnosed with moderate dementia. All I see is a long, dark road ahead. We are both senior citizens with not a long time left on this […]
Postal workers receive kudos for caring
DEAR ABBY: While our daughter was on vacation with our small grandkids, she bought them postcards and suggested they write us about their vacation. She said she laughed when the kids finished with the cards because she hadn’t realized they didn’t know how to write a postcard. The children had turned the cards sideways and […]
Gemini: Be smart, remain safe and out of trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elisabeth Moss, 34; Anna Paquin, 34; Jennifer Lopez, 47; Kristin Chenoweth, 48. Happy Birthday: This will be a fast-paced year. Follow your heart and your dreams, and focus on your destination and the goals you want to achieve. Don’t let anything stand in your way when you should be intent […]