DEAR ABBY: A good friend of mine recently found out his daughter, “Rhonda” (who is over 18), feels she should have been born a boy. “Ronnie” is now living life as a man and plans to change genders completely. To say the least, my friend and his wife are finding it difficult to deal with. […]
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Aries: Learn through observation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Carter, 28; C. Thomas Howell, 49; Tom Waits, 66; Ellen Burstyn, 83. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward and don’t look back. Change can be good as long as you stay within your means and keep your intentions honorable. Protect your health, your heart and your emotional wellness from those […]
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Proper paper plan for baby boomers
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am the daughter of two elderly parents with various health concerns. My mother has a DNR. Is it true that if emergency services are called, they will not honor a DNR unless they see it? I’m told that it’s a good idea to post such a thing on the refrigerator. Do […]
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Holiday greeting need not prompt a religious claim
DEAR ABBY: Every year around the holidays, well-intentioned strangers wish me and my family “Merry Christmas!” Even though we are Jewish, I have always regarded it to be a kind gesture to spread good cheer. I smile and return the greeting. My children have asked me why I don’t tell people we’re Jewish and that […]
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Difficult to trim holiday party list
DEAR ABBY: Every year my husband and I throw a formal holiday party. We invite a small group of our closest friends, and everyone always has a wonderful time. Over the years we have grown apart from some of these couples. This year as we were starting to plan, my husband asked if we could […]
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Virgo: Protect your possessions, assets
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 39; Judd Apatow, 48; Tom Hulce, 62; JoBeth Williams, 67. Happy Birthday: Don’t let a lack of discipline stop you from reaching your dreams. It’s up to you to initiate and orchestrate what you want to see happen. Change is in the air, but how good it will […]
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Pisces: Someone will try to limit you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 30; Jessica Pare, 33; Margaret Cho, 47; Little Richard, 83. Happy Birthday: Size up your situation and consider your best plan of action. Organization will be a must if you want to stay within your means and reach your goals. Taking on too much or trying to appease […]
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Mom bars teen from wedding of old friend marrying young
DEAR ABBY: I am 16 and my old friend from grammar school is getting married next month. I just received a wedding invitation in the mail. However, my mother does not approve of her getting married at such a young age (she’s 18) and has forbidden me to go or even talk to her. I […]
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Aquarius: Your trendy ideas can work
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 42; Jay-Z, 46; Marisa Tomei, 51; Jeff Bridges, 66. Happy Birthday: Take the time to reorganize your home, your personal life and your professional plans for the future. It’s important to know what you want before you waste time flitting around looking for unrealistic alternatives. Choose to do […]
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Seven years on antibiotics is too long
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2008, out of nowhere, I had a severe chill and a temperature of 103 F, while feeling very ill. I was admitted to the hospital, where I was found to have E. coli in the blood. Antibiotics cleared it up, and I was sent home. About a week later, the same […]