Man's fashion statement draws derision from family
DEAR ABBY
JEANNE PHILLIPS
      DEAR ABBY: My problem is unusual, but I'm hoping if you address it in your column it will help. I'm a married man, confident in who I am, who wears skirts for comfort. I feel skirts are more comfortable than pants, which I find tight, restrictive and uncomfortable. I wear skirts around the house, when I'm out running errands and when I attend church.
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Mother's milk provides best nutrition for infants
YOUR HEALTH
DR. DONOHUE
      DEAR DR. DONOHUE: In two months, I will be a first-time mother. I want to breastfeed my baby, but I really am at sea about understanding what I need to do. When does breastfeeding begin? How can I know if the baby gets enough to eat? Do I breastfeed during the night? All information will be welcomed. -- L.T.
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HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR
      FORECAST FOR THURSDAY., JAN. 1, 2009 ARIES (March 21-April 19) Communication flourishes. A long-overdue conversation could define the day. Listen to suggestions, with an eye to affirming other people's ideas.
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