DEAR SUN SPOTS: Oxford County residents, here is a chance to give back to the community with a minimal time commitment and a flexible schedule. The American Red Cross needs additional volunteers to serve as blood donor ambassadors at local blood drives in Oxford County. These ambassadors welcome donors, screen their temperatures, and put out […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDear Abby
Marriage for insurance reasons follows quarantine pregnancy
DEAR ABBY: I am 40. During the quarantine, I got pregnant by someone I was just starting to know. I didn’t think I was able to have any more kids. My daughter is now 12, and suddenly here I am — pregnant. I don’t love the father. In fact, I’m pretty sure he loves someone […]
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Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Don’t buy into someone else’s dream
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Hilty, 40; Lucy Lawless, 53; Amy Sedaris, 60; Eric Idle, 78. Happy Birthday: A positive attitude will open doors this year. Pick up the pace, and see how much you can accomplish. Sharing with someone who is heading in a similar direction will make your journey sweeter. Energy and […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Nerve compression at wrist causes carpal tunnel syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman. Last September I had severe pain in my right hand. The pain was so bad that I had to go to the emergency room, where they did an MRI. Results showed I have cervical radiculopathy, a pinched nerve in my neck. They put me on hydrocodone and […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on March 29
100 Years Ago: 1921 A very successful apron and food sale was held at the Novelty Cloak Store yesterday by the Nurses Social Club for the benefit of the C.M.G. Hospital. The committee for the sale were Mrs. Merton Warren, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Robert Curran and Miss Matilda Alexander. Members of the Alumnae assisted […]
Posted inSun Spots
Issue with Fjords Chairs; ‘Seltic’ or ‘Keltic?’
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have two quality Fjords leather swivel chairs that I purchased at Pierce Furniture in Scarborough. They wobble, the screws fall out, and the chair feels very unsteady. I’ve contacted Pierce and they said they would send someone “when they could”, but never have. Would any readers know of someone who might […]
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Self-improvement and romance are favored
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lady Gaga, 35; Julia Stiles, 40; Vince Vaughn, 51; Reba McEntire, 66. Happy Birthday: Pull out all the stops and concentrate on what you want to achieve this year. Settling into a new lifestyle will encourage personal growth, new friendships and a chance to rework your resume to fit the […]
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Trash-talking couple banned from daughter-in-law’s house
DEAR ABBY: I have meddling in-laws. Anytime my husband of 20 years and I have a disagreement, he calls his parents to complain about me. On six different occasions, I found messages and Facebook chats between my husband and my in-laws in which they called me a bad mother, a terrible person, crazy, evil, the […]
Posted inDear Abby
Trash-talking couple banned from daughter-in-law’s house
DEAR ABBY: I have meddling in-laws. Anytime my husband of 20 years and I have a disagreement, he calls his parents to complain about me. On six different occasions, I found messages and Facebook chats between my husband and my in-laws in which they called me a bad mother, a terrible person, crazy, evil, the […]
Posted inHoroscope
Capricorn: Don’t take a risk with your health
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 46; Nathan Fillion, 50; Mariah Carey, 51; Pauley Perrette, 52. Happy Birthday: Do whatever it takes to stabilize your life. Reach out to those who have something to offer, and put your energy into expanding your knowledge, skills and interests. Minimize problems with bureaucracy and institutions by keeping your […]