DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 75 and have had Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia for three years, which has been treated with ibrutinib (Imbruvica) and is now in remission. A side effect of Imbruvica is bleeding, and it requires the drug to be withheld before procedures. I need a colonoscopy and a prostate biopsy now. Ideally, how long […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inSun Spots
Sun Spots: Auburn woman downsizing, wants to donate house plants
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am getting ready to move to a smaller home. I have seen in Sun Spots before that there are organizations that have plant sales in the spring, but I do not remember who they are. I have three house plants that I will not have room for in my new home. […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Don’t share information that identifies you with a stereotype. Keep others guessing.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patrick Mahomes, 28; Danielle Brooks, 34; Doug E. Fresh, 57; Kyle Chandler, 58. Happy Birthday: Take a stance, bring about change and live your dream. Seize the moment and construct your life to harvest success. Choose to take control and use your talents, connections and ideas to improve the world […]
Posted inDear Abby
Quarreling sister dreads imminent family vacation
DEAR ABBY: I’m scheduled to go on a vacation with my mother and sister. It seemed like a fun idea during the planning, but as the date approaches, I realize it might not be possible for my sister and me to get along and remain civil during the trip. We are in our mid-to-late 20s […]
Posted inEncore, Things to Do
An evening with John Gorka and Cliff Eberhardt set for Chocolate Church Performing Arts
An Evening with John Gorka and Cliff Eberhardt is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Chocolate Church Performing Arts, 804 Washington St. in Bath. From New Jersey, Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Soon he started traveling to New York City, where […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 16
100 Years Ago: 1923 Lace and white embroidered collars and cuffs have by no means gone out of fashion. They are here with a strength that was never before accorded them and the news from Paris is that they are growing stronger in popularity and favor. They do wonders with a frock that is otherwise […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Set a budget and take the initiative to do the legwork and negotiations needed to get what you want for your cash.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 31; Alexis Bledel, 42; Amy Poehler, 52; Mickey Rourke, 71. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to money — where it comes from and where it goes. Set a budget that helps you achieve something you want to do or save for, and it will help you stay on track. […]
Posted inDear Abby
Sister keeps new romance a secret for some reason
DEAR ABBY: My sister likes a childhood friend of ours and is hiding the fact that they are together, even though everyone in the family already knows they are living together. She clearly doesn’t want me to know, and always finds a way to not be truthful with me. This guy and I were friends, […]
Posted in175th anniversary
Looking Back on Sept. 15
100 Years Ago: 1923 Last Saturday evening, Mrs. O. E. Bryant delightfully entertained a group of girls at a Japanese party at her home. The house was decorated with cut flowers. When the refreshments were served the girls all seated themselves on the floor around a low table. The room was darkened a little, making […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: An unexpected change at home will turn out better than anticipated and make a difference in what you can do and provide for yourself and your loved ones.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 39; Tom Hardy, 46; Tommy Lee Jones, 77; Oliver Stone, 77. Happy Birthday: Look around and adjust your lifestyle to suit your needs. The change will become the pick-me-up that clears your vision and puts zest back into your life. Trust your intelligence and wherewithal to guide you […]