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Georgia Nicols 4 minute read 4:00 AM CDT

MOON ALERT: After 12:30 a.m. today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The full moon in Sagittarius peaks at 10:42 p.m. today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You have strong opinions about politics and religion today, even if authority figures might try to thwart your efforts to state your opinions. These opinions might also deal with the rights of children. Or they might defend your romantic relationship with someone?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Give partner’s sober, unexpected reunion a shot

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Give partner’s sober, unexpected reunion a shot

Maureen Scurfield 4 minute read 2:02 AM CDT

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: We arrived up at our cabin and were greeted by a man, who was already moving stuff into the rental cabin next door. The man said hello to me like he knew me, but I drew a blank. He was a totally bald man, athletic build and very tall. Then he spoke my first name and said, “Don’t you recognize me?”

I still didn’t. So, he said, like some kind of joke, “Then I’m not going to tell you.” I shrugged my shoulders and said, “So be it!” Then I went into our cabin. Two hours later my husband drove up and he said, “You’ll never guess who’s renting next door!” And I said, “Go ahead, tell me!”

He replied, “My old drinking buddy from way back in college. When he found out about this one beside us, he thought it’d be fun to come up with his wife and stay next door.” I must have looked sick.

He quickly added, “By the way, he quit drinking long ago, so no worries.” I’ve done nothing but worry since. My husband is finally sober now, and I want to keep him that way. Please help!

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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: We arrived up at our cabin and were greeted by a man, who was already moving stuff into the rental cabin next door. The man said hello to me like he knew me, but I drew a blank. He was a totally bald man, athletic build and very tall. Then he spoke my first name and said, “Don’t you recognize me?”

I still didn’t. So, he said, like some kind of joke, “Then I’m not going to tell you.” I shrugged my shoulders and said, “So be it!” Then I went into our cabin. Two hours later my husband drove up and he said, “You’ll never guess who’s renting next door!” And I said, “Go ahead, tell me!”

He replied, “My old drinking buddy from way back in college. When he found out about this one beside us, he thought it’d be fun to come up with his wife and stay next door.” I must have looked sick.

He quickly added, “By the way, he quit drinking long ago, so no worries.” I’ve done nothing but worry since. My husband is finally sober now, and I want to keep him that way. Please help!

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Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Yesterday at 4:00 AM CDT

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 7:30 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is a lovely day to entertain at home. Because there are strong romantic vibes in the air, it’s an excellent day to entertain romantic interests at home. Time for that special dinner? With those oversized Pinot Noir glasses? You love to set the scene.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Liam Cunningham

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Actor Liam Cunningham is 62 today.

Marriage not the best place for your restless libido

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Marriage not the best place for your restless libido

Maureen Scurfield 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: Our king-sized bed is a wasteland. I look across those expensive silk sheets and see my wife’s back and her beautiful long black hair. She sleeps naked — but no big deal, as she wants nothing to do with me anymore!

Why? Well apparently, I committed an unforgivable sin. I brought home another woman when my wife was out of town seeing her sick mother. When the old bat suddenly took a turn for the better, my wife unexpectedly flew home early to surprise me!

Unfortunately there was another woman in our big bed. Then, all hell broke out. My wife says she wants me out, and she’s going to take me for every cent I’ve got. And the other woman isn’t even taking my calls.

How can I get out of this problem? Deep down, I want my wife back. I love her, and she knows that! I just need a little harmless variety once in a while. Is there a way for me to get her back?

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Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: Our king-sized bed is a wasteland. I look across those expensive silk sheets and see my wife’s back and her beautiful long black hair. She sleeps naked — but no big deal, as she wants nothing to do with me anymore!

Why? Well apparently, I committed an unforgivable sin. I brought home another woman when my wife was out of town seeing her sick mother. When the old bat suddenly took a turn for the better, my wife unexpectedly flew home early to surprise me!

Unfortunately there was another woman in our big bed. Then, all hell broke out. My wife says she wants me out, and she’s going to take me for every cent I’ve got. And the other woman isn’t even taking my calls.

How can I get out of this problem? Deep down, I want my wife back. I love her, and she knows that! I just need a little harmless variety once in a while. Is there a way for me to get her back?

Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Thursday, Jun. 1, 2023

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is a productive day. Your communication skills are strong. Issues at home are harmonious. Meanwhile, you feel creative, competitive and ready to tackle anything. (Keep in mind you’re letting go of people, places and possessions in the coming year.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Thursday, Jun. 1, 2023

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Morgan Freeman is 86 today.

Don’t leave your love life languishing in limbo

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Don’t leave your love life languishing in limbo

Maureen Scurfield 4 minute read Thursday, Jun. 1, 2023

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: My new girlfriend used to be an enthusiastic participant in our love life — jumping in her shower when she got home from university, and then racing over to my place on her bicycle. She’d already be excited, and bringing new ideas to the bedroom.

Now she acts like she has to put on a show, but her heart isn’t in it.

From the outset she made me agree our relationship would be primarily sexual, and I stupidly agreed. I’m afraid to ask her what’s going on, because I fear the worst.

She has a new female friend (we’re both bisexual women) at her summer job. This other woman’s stupid nickname comes up way too often for my comfort.

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Thursday, Jun. 1, 2023

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: My new girlfriend used to be an enthusiastic participant in our love life — jumping in her shower when she got home from university, and then racing over to my place on her bicycle. She’d already be excited, and bringing new ideas to the bedroom.

Now she acts like she has to put on a show, but her heart isn’t in it.

From the outset she made me agree our relationship would be primarily sexual, and I stupidly agreed. I’m afraid to ask her what’s going on, because I fear the worst.

She has a new female friend (we’re both bisexual women) at her summer job. This other woman’s stupid nickname comes up way too often for my comfort.

Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

MOON ALERT: Caution! Avoid shopping or major decisions from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. today. After that, the moon moves from Libra into Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

A tricky day! Most of this day is a moon alert, which means avoiding shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions. Nevertheless, because the proverbial train is off the tracks, you can enjoy frank and imaginative conversations with partners and close friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

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Clint Eastwood is 92 today.

Call leering brother-in-law out with hubby in earshot

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Call leering brother-in-law out with hubby in earshot

Maureen Scurfield 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My husband is a good guy, but his single brother is a creep! He’s always staring at my long legs and at the bodies of other women in the family. I have asked my husband to take him to task for his behaviour but he doesn’t want to rock the boat, as he only has one brother.

What should I say to this guy? I don’t want it to become a personal vendetta. It’d be so much better if my husband would do something! What is wrong with my man?

— Creep Problem, St. Vital

Dear Problem: Your husband may be afraid of losing a brother forever, but is so sure of your love that he’s not afraid of losing you, even if he doesn’t act.

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Wednesday, May. 31, 2023

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My husband is a good guy, but his single brother is a creep! He’s always staring at my long legs and at the bodies of other women in the family. I have asked my husband to take him to task for his behaviour but he doesn’t want to rock the boat, as he only has one brother.

What should I say to this guy? I don’t want it to become a personal vendetta. It’d be so much better if my husband would do something! What is wrong with my man?

— Creep Problem, St. Vital

Dear Problem: Your husband may be afraid of losing a brother forever, but is so sure of your love that he’s not afraid of losing you, even if he doesn’t act.

Don’t make big hairy deal of son’s bonehead move

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Don’t make big hairy deal of son’s bonehead move

Maureen Scurfield 5 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My son and his two buddies shaved their hair right off! My son had thick, black, beautiful, curly hair. Now he has none. It looks terrible. My eyes filled with tears when I first saw it. I couldn’t help it!

This morning he saw me staring at him, and quickly averted his eyes, saying, “I know, Mom. I hate it too! I’m growing it back.” Then he took out a dirty old baseball cap — and it fell down to his ears without any hair! Then I really cried. How do I handle this?

— Shocked Mama, St. Vital

Dear Shocked: Your son’s hair won’t grow back any faster if you berate him. Try to imagine the future and your son telling the story of shaving his head and what you kindly said to help him get past it — even though you were shocked. Then, play that role by saying in a quiet voice, “Luckily, it will grow back. It’s going to be OK, dear — it’s just hair.”

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Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My son and his two buddies shaved their hair right off! My son had thick, black, beautiful, curly hair. Now he has none. It looks terrible. My eyes filled with tears when I first saw it. I couldn’t help it!

This morning he saw me staring at him, and quickly averted his eyes, saying, “I know, Mom. I hate it too! I’m growing it back.” Then he took out a dirty old baseball cap — and it fell down to his ears without any hair! Then I really cried. How do I handle this?

— Shocked Mama, St. Vital

Dear Shocked: Your son’s hair won’t grow back any faster if you berate him. Try to imagine the future and your son telling the story of shaving his head and what you kindly said to help him get past it — even though you were shocked. Then, play that role by saying in a quiet voice, “Luckily, it will grow back. It’s going to be OK, dear — it’s just hair.”

Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Conversations with partners, spouses and close friends will go well today. In fact, your ability to engage with members of the general public is also excellent. Feel free to run your ideas up the flagpole because someone will salute. Competitive sports and high-energy fun beckon to you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Tuesday, May. 30, 2023

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Idina Menzel is 52 today.

Sharing sexual fantasies is no laughing matter

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Sharing sexual fantasies is no laughing matter

Maureen Scurfield 5 minute read Monday, May. 29, 2023

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I told my new boyfriend about one of my kinky fantasies and now he makes jokes about it all the time. It wasn’t easy for me to talk about it, but I really love him, and I thought I could trust him. When I told him the details about it, he said it wasn’t his particular fantasy, but that everything was still all good between us. Right.

He hasn’t said anything to anyone else as far as I know, but he brings it up to tease me, and I blush. What should I say to him? We’ve only been together four months. If I can’t reveal all of my sexuality, are we doomed in the end?

— Regret Trusting Him, St. James

Dear Regret: Four months is a bit too short a time to develop the kind of trust you need. Plus, you know this particular guy will tease you about any sexual fantasy that makes him feel nervous. He’s a bad bet for you. The good news is that summer is coming, which is the best season of the year for finding new romance, if not love. Don’t waste more of your warm-weather time on him.

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Monday, May. 29, 2023

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I told my new boyfriend about one of my kinky fantasies and now he makes jokes about it all the time. It wasn’t easy for me to talk about it, but I really love him, and I thought I could trust him. When I told him the details about it, he said it wasn’t his particular fantasy, but that everything was still all good between us. Right.

He hasn’t said anything to anyone else as far as I know, but he brings it up to tease me, and I blush. What should I say to him? We’ve only been together four months. If I can’t reveal all of my sexuality, are we doomed in the end?

— Regret Trusting Him, St. James

Dear Regret: Four months is a bit too short a time to develop the kind of trust you need. Plus, you know this particular guy will tease you about any sexual fantasy that makes him feel nervous. He’s a bad bet for you. The good news is that summer is coming, which is the best season of the year for finding new romance, if not love. Don’t waste more of your warm-weather time on him.

Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Monday, May. 29, 2023

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. After that, the moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Co-operate with others because people are in a friendly mood and they will be pleased for your help and input. Social plans, fun activities with kids and something to do with sports will all be excellent choices for you. Join forces with friends and partners.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Monday, May. 29, 2023

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Noel Gallagher

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Musician Noel Gallagher turns 56 today.

Real-world connection could offer more fulfilment

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Real-world connection could offer more fulfilment

Maureen Scurfield 4 minute read Sunday, May. 28, 2023

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I’m a bigger girl who likes to have sex, and I usually don’t have any problems with attracting guys online. But now, there’s a bad problem and I’m spiralling downward. I usually ask guys I’m attracted to if they want to hook up, because I’m direct like that, but last week I asked a man who was a big, tall guy, basically in my league, and he told me in a cool voice, “I don’t sleep with big girls.”

He didn’t say fat, and he didn’t call me ugly, but his nonchalant way of rejecting me just made me feel like I didn’t exist — or that I did for a moment, only to be verbally slapped away. Help! I’m losing my confidence.

— Losing My Mojo, Winnipeg

Dear Losing: Unfortunately, it only takes one bad sexual hookup to mess up a person for a long time. It’s time to examine your approach and make some changes. You’ve been offering yourself for instant sex to guys you like the look of online, with no need for a relationship. This guy turned around and acted like you were a robot with no feelings — just a service offered to him, but not in the right size.

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Sunday, May. 28, 2023

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I’m a bigger girl who likes to have sex, and I usually don’t have any problems with attracting guys online. But now, there’s a bad problem and I’m spiralling downward. I usually ask guys I’m attracted to if they want to hook up, because I’m direct like that, but last week I asked a man who was a big, tall guy, basically in my league, and he told me in a cool voice, “I don’t sleep with big girls.”

He didn’t say fat, and he didn’t call me ugly, but his nonchalant way of rejecting me just made me feel like I didn’t exist — or that I did for a moment, only to be verbally slapped away. Help! I’m losing my confidence.

— Losing My Mojo, Winnipeg

Dear Losing: Unfortunately, it only takes one bad sexual hookup to mess up a person for a long time. It’s time to examine your approach and make some changes. You’ve been offering yourself for instant sex to guys you like the look of online, with no need for a relationship. This guy turned around and acted like you were a robot with no feelings — just a service offered to him, but not in the right size.

Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Sunday, May. 28, 2023

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You might hear surprising news that can benefit your health today. Keep your ears open. Unexpected changes that impact your work might also occur. Be aware, as this same unpredictable influence might trigger an unexpected situation with a pet. Be vigilant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Sunday, May. 28, 2023

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Emily O’Brien

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Emily O’Brien

Today’s horoscope

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Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Saturday, May. 27, 2023

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Today is productive and financially favourable day. Nevertheless, you might find yourself at odds with someone older or in authority. Cope as best you can. This can be a playful weekend for you, especially with sports and fun activities with kids. Enjoy!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

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Saturday, May. 27, 2023

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Bruce Cockburn

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Bruce Cockburn

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