CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 46; Stephenie Meyer, 47; Ricky Martin, 49; Diedrich Bader, 54. Happy Birthday: Procrastination will not help you get where you want to go. Let your heart lead the way, and make the moves that feel right for you. Happiness is the perquisite of doing the right thing at the right […]
Life & Culture
Arts and entertainment news and advice columns from the Sun Journal.
Posted inDr. Roach
For many OTC drugs, listed dose covers most people
DEAR DR. ROACH: In the majority of over-the-counter medication, the dosing references “adults 12 years and older” and then gives a maximum dose. I’m 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weigh 220 pounds. The average 12-year-old is 125-ish pounds. I don’t get it. Are we overdosing the 12-year-olds or limiting effectiveness for the older (or much […]
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Posted inDear Abby
Mom feels betrayed by friend who snitched on her daughter
DEAR ABBY: I have recently found out that someone I thought was a good friend is the person who snitched and got my daughter in serious trouble at school. Our daughters attended the same preschool, middle school and high school. Although they were friends, the friendship was more between us moms. Before middle school graduation, […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 24
100 Years Ago: 1920 The second payment on the pledges to the new YMCA in Auburn is now due and notices to that effect are being mailed out to those who subscribed, together with a statement which has been issued by the Building and Finance committee. The statement is as follows: The Auburn YMCA building […]
Posted inDear Abby
Exposure of porn addiction rocks marriage of 40 years
DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine has recently discovered that her husband of 40-plus years has been hiding a decades-long porn addiction. The discovery has caused a problem in their marriage. They have had counseling. He says he wants to save their marriage and has vowed to give up the porn. I was told he told […]
Posted inDear Abby
Exposure of porn addiction rocks marriage of 40 years
DEAR ABBY: A friend of mine has recently discovered that her husband of 40-plus years has been hiding a decades-long porn addiction. The discovery has caused a problem in their marriage. They have had counseling. He says he wants to save their marriage and has vowed to give up the porn. I was told he […]
Posted inHoroscope
PISCES: Be a leader, not a follower
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Noel Wells, 34; Eddie Vedder, 56; Susan Lucci, 74; Harry Shearer, 77. Happy Birthday: Relax and don’t overreact. Look at the consequences before leaping into something that requires thought. Put more time and effort into personal improvement, not trying to change others. Reflect, mull over your options and do the […]
Posted inDr. Roach
Hyperhidrosis is too much sweating
DEAR DR. ROACH: Anytime I work — outside or in the house, in any season — my head sweats the whole time. A lot of sweat comes off my head. I have to cool off inside under a fan every half hour, even if air conditioning is on. I put ice on my head, and I don’t sweat anywhere else. If […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Dec. 23
100 Years Ago: 1920 The girls at the local telephone exchange had a party in the day room with a tree well loaded with gifts, many of them cleverly chosen creating a lot of good fun. Between 60 and 70 girls took part and were served ice cream and cake and afterward thru the courtesy of […]
Posted inSun Spots
Lobster casserole recipe makes 2020 comeback
DEAR SUN SPOTS: For the person that wants a calendar on uncoated stock (Dec. 22 Sun Spots), she should check out the Game and Calendar store in the Auburn Mall. It is located a couple of stores below the center entrance, on the right, headed toward JC Penney’s. They have a big selection of them. […]