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Stepmother’s advice for getting along with your ‘new family’

Dear Annie: I have two adult children who are married to great people; they both have wonderful jobs and beautiful children, who I just adore. So, what’s the problem? They believe they have all the answers and that Mom (me) is an idiot! They don’t outright say it, but their actions and comments suggest it. They believe they are successful despite me, not because of me. They have actually said that. I chose to be a stay-at-home mom who gave up a career to be there for her children. I educated them, loved them, clothed them, fed them, nursed them, played with them, laughed with them, ...

Pregnant woman gets diagnosed with defect after heart attack

DEAR DR. ROACH: We just learned that a 30-year-old woman who was six weeks pregnant with twins had a heart attack during a spin class and is now lying in a coma in the hospital. The woman was then diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Other than insurance companies balking at paying for imaging, is there any medical reason for OB-GYNs not to schedule such a test for women with a family history of cardiac problems? –– A.S.E. ANSWER: I couldn’t find the news story that you are referring to, but congenital heart disease in adults that leads to heart attacks is quite rare, but ...

Best to avoid those cheap weight-loss gimmicks

Dear Heloise: I’m tired of all the scam ads I see for weight-loss gimmicks on TV, on my computer and in magazines. Someone is always selling some “cure” for those of us who need to drop some weight. It all comes down to some product they’re trying to sell ... a pill or a cream. One company swears that their earrings help people to lose weight. These are nothing but scams that desperate people tell themselves they need. So many people buy the item that’s supposed to help them lose weight, but needless to say, the only thing losing weight is their wallet. The scammers make it ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve been hurt before, but instead of making you fearful, it made you brave. You can’t protect your heart against everything. Trying to do so would mean living a very small life. Experience keeps making you stronger. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re a loving person, but that doesn’t keep dear ones from occasionally getting on your nerves. Even so, you’ll have a charming way of turning friction into humor. Also, some solo time is warranted to recharge. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s really OK to have a number of problems. It means you have a ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2023. There are 27 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Dec. 4, 1956, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered for the first and only time for a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. On this date: In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade farewell to his Continental Army officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Washington on a trip to France to attend the Versailles (vehr-SY’) Peace Conference. In 1942, during World War II, U.S. bombers struck ...

Stay warm with a hot breakfast

By Bev Kauffman Hello from the kitchen and welcome November! Seems like this year has moved at a very fast pace. The mornings are cool and crisp and the campfires and sweatshirts are a must. We enjoy hot breakfasts this time of year so I’m sharing a few of the recipes of breakfast foods we like. I’m also sharing a breakfast recipe from my Aunt Bessie. Remember that a recipe shared is always passed on to another generation. My recipes include granola cereal and vegetable juice. Stay warm and be kind. Granola cereal 6 cups quick oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut 1/4 ...