Marriage and more at stake in domestic thriller
“The Golden Couple” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (St. Martin’s Press) Call them the not-so-golden couple.
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Man insulted when his wife is asked to be a godmother
Dear Abby: I have a girlfriend, “Dawn,” who is one of my oldest friends. She’s my only friend who stuck with me through the growing pains and different stages in my life. I married a man who I think is the love of my life. He’s very macho and proud.
Inviting target
Some players are reluctant to play safe; they can’t believe that a key suit might break badly. All I can say is that people who bury their head in the sand make attractive targets.
BIRTHDAYS
Singer-songwriter John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful is 78. Percussionist Harold Brown of War is 76. Actor Patrick Duffy is 73. Actor Kurt Russell is 71. Country singer Susie Allanson is 70. Actor Lesley-Anne Down is 68. Actor Mark Boone Jr. (“Sons of Anarchy”) is 67. Country singer Paul Overstreet is 67. Actor Gary Sinise is 67. Actor Christian Clemenson (“CSI: Miami”) is 64. Actor Arye Gross (“Castle”) is 62. Actor Vicki Lewis (“NewsRadio”) is 62. Actor Casey Siemaszko (“NYPD Blue”) is 61. Actor Rob Lowe is 58. Singer Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins is 55. Bassist Van Conner of Screaming Trees is 55.
‘Lessons’ from former Ukraine envoy, and ‘Love’ in wartime
1. “Lessons From the Edge” by Marie Yovanovitch (Mariner, nonfiction) What it’s about: The former ambassador to Ukraine, who was recalled from her post and became a key witness in the 2019 Trump impeachment hearings examining his efforts to pressure Ukrainian officials to investigate Joe Biden, offers timely insights in this memoir.
Depth of partner’s affection unspoken until it’s too late
Dear Abby: My longtime boyfriend passed away after an extended illness, and I’d like to offer a suggestion to your readers I wish I had thought of before his passing. After the funeral, I was thinking about what a wonderful man he was, so I decided to compile a list of his good qualities.
Luck factor
Lady Luck smiles on those who don’t include her in their plans. Capable declarers don’t rely on good luck; they expect bad luck and take precautions.
BIRTHDAYS
Game show host Chuck Woolery is 81. Actor Erik Estrada is 73. Actor Victor Garber (“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “Alias”) is 73. Singer Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel is 71. Bluegrass musician Tim O’Brien (Hot Rize, Earls of Leicester) is 68. Guitarist Nancy Wilson of Heart is 68. Actor Clifton Powell (“Ray,” “Norbit”) is 66. Rapper Flavor Flav of Public Enemy is 63. Actor Jerome Flynn (“Game of Thrones”) is 59. Folk singer Patty Griffin is 58. Singer Tracy Bonham is 55. Actor Lauren Graham (“Parenthood,” “Gilmore Girls”) is 55. Actor Judah Friedlander (“30 Rock”) is 53. Alan Tudyk (“Suburgatory”) is 51. Actor Tim Kang (“The Mentalist”) is 49.
Vacation buzz doesn’t require alcohol
The cobblestone streets of New Orleans. The neon-splashed vistas of Vegas.
A hint of green
Irish Potato Leek Soup is a crowdpleasing soup that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In fact, it’s probably the most delicious Potato Leek Soup that you’ll ever taste! What’s even better is that this awesome soup equally good served either hot or cold.