CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christina Aguilera, 35; Katie Holmes, 37; Brad Pitt, 52; Steven Spielberg, 69. Happy Birthday: Look at all sides of whatever comes your way this year. You will have to be adaptable if you want to avoid being left out. Be a contributor and don’t leave anything to chance. If you […]
Advice
Rocky marriage is back on, but money keeps couple apart
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married three years. It has been rocky since year two. She’s a great mother to our kids, especially the one who is medically challenged. We have broken up twice so far, and are now back together. However, because of my job, we live in different states. Bottom […]
Kaposi’s sarcoma is caused by a herpes virus
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have Kaposi’s sarcoma. I do not have HIV. I have had several surgeries. The surgeon said he must take a large area. Now some small lesions are appearing again on my foot. Is there another way to treat this? I also am having some GI issues. Could they be related? I […]
Capricorn: Keep your debates civil
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Milla Jovovich, 40; Bill Pullman, 62; Eugene Levy, 69; Ernie Hudson, 70. Happy Birthday: Rely on facts, not hearsay. Figure out what you want and what you are up against before you make a move that will put you in an irreversible place or position. Think matters through and gather […]
Murky circumstances of crime cloud convict’s welcome home
DEAR ABBY: After I became an adult and left home, my father remarried a woman with a grown son. “Jack” has been incarcerated for the past several years. I have only vague information about what he did, but I do know it was related to drugs and gang affiliation. His mother insists he was “framed” […]
Body doesn’t distinguish between natural and artificial immunity
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an advocate of flu shots (and other immunizations) to protect both myself and others around me, and I have just had mine for this season. I have a friend, though, who refuses to get flu shots under the assumption that if she allows her body to confront the viruses and […]
Sagittarius: Watch for financial trouble
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hallee Hirsh, 28; Krysten Ritter, 34; Benjamin Bratt, 52; Sam Robards, 54. Happy Birthday: Your charm will lead to advancement, but overreacting could cause you to miscalculate matters. Find a balance that allows you to put your best effort into whatever you do without showing off or attracting opposition. It’s […]
Woman who wants implants must ignore boyfriend’s threats
DEAR ABBY: I have always struggled with a lack of self-esteem and confidence. I would like to get breast implants. It’s not to seek attention or anything; it’s merely to feel better about myself. Clothes don’t fit me properly, and I am embarrassed. My boyfriend is completely against it. He says he doesn’t want to […]
Managing prostate treatment’s side effects
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old man in good health. I have been taking tamsulosin (Flomax) for the past six months for my enlarged prostate, and it works fine for problems with urination. However, it causes reduced libido and reduced ejaculation. Is there an alternate medicine to treat the urinary urgency without this side […]
Scorpio: Don’t judge others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Brody, 36; Julie Taymor, 63; Don Johnson, 66; Tim Conway, 82. Happy Birthday: Make a serious attempt to stabilize your course. Greater security should be your goal, along with bringing about the change required to encourage others to have confidence in you and your abilities. A simple but effective […]