DEAR ABBY: I recently went on a cruise with several other women. I was friendly with one of them, but didn’t know the others. I am overweight. One of the other women, “Dolores,” was also overweight, heavier than me, in fact. She’s very proud of being Christian, but she made the comment, in front of […]
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Virgo: Get together with friends
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beth Behrs, 30; Chris Daughtry, 36; Jared Leto, 44; David Sedaris, 59. Happy Birthday: Don’t feel as if you are being pulled in too many directions. Take charge and set the standard instead of living up to what someone else wants you to do. Know and understand your capabilities, and […]
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Unborn daughter will be taught to ignore grandpa’s old ideas
DEAR ABBY: Over the years I have come to realize that my father-in-law is condescending toward women. He expects his wife will do all the cooking, cleaning and housework despite the fact that she has a demanding, full-time job and he doesn’t work outside the home. When we go to dinner over there, it is […]
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Leo: Commit to bring change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 61; CCH Pounder, 63; Sissy Spacek, 66; Jimmy Buffett, 69. Happy Birthday: Take an emotional plunge when it comes to your relationships with others and open up. It’s OK to be revealing, clear the air and make a decision to bring about a good outcome. Travel or engage […]
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Mom is exposed to accomplice by daughter’s rude classmate
DEAR ABBY: My 7-year-old daughter, “Rosie,” recently came home in tears because a classmate, “Emily,” told her I was a liar and she was an idiot for believing my lies. Then Rosie asked me if I had been the one putting money under her pillow and presents under the tree all along. Ultimately, I told […]
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Regular doctor is first stop for arm tingling diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please help me find relief from the constant tingling in my right arm (from shoulder to hand) that started about a month ago. The doctors I have contacted don’t seem to give it any importance, but I am sure medicine has something that can give me relief. Which specialist should I see? […]
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Cancer: Children will brighten your day
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 41; Stephenie Meyer, 42; Ricky Martin, 44; Diedrich Bader, 49. Happy Birthday: Settle down and settle in. It’s your staying power that will make the difference this year. If you jump from one thing to another, you will fall short in the end. Believe and trust in yourself. […]
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Wife’s payback for cheating husband isn’t worth the price
DEAR ABBY: I found out a few months ago that my husband, “Hal,” the father of my children, has had affairs with five different women. I left, and we are now being divorced. I desperately wanted revenge, so I have been secretly seeing Hal’s good friend “Ron,” whom he “forbade” me from contacting after I […]
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Is turpentine really a remedy?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a lot of chronic pain and an illness that makes me feel a lot of frustration because it doesn’t seem to matter how good I am about taking my medication, going for my labs, following my diet, etc. I am always tired and feeling unwell. Recently, I have been looking […]
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Gemini: Indulgence is not a good idea
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Greg Biffle, 46; Eddie Vedder, 51; Susan Lucci, 69; Harry Shearer, 72. Happy Birthday: Changes must be brought about for the right reasons. Ulterior motives and emotional deception will cloud your vision. Stick to what you know and try to make the most of what you have to offer. Let […]