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Dear Eric: I am a 53-year-old widower who has been dating the same guy for more than a year. Fred is 56 and has been divorced for more than 10 years. Three months after we started dating, he announced that the weekend trip we were planning on going on was off because he could not find a suitable sitter for his three cats.

Today is Friday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2024. There are 74 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 18, 1968, American Bob Beamon shattered the previous long jump world record by nearly two feet, leaping 29 feet, 2 1/4 inches (8.90 meters) at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Also on this date: In 1867, the United States took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. Related Articles Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California Today in History: October 16, Black men gather for the Million Man March Today in History: October 15, #MeToo movement goes viral One of Colorado’s most beautiful places is also one of its least crowded Take a (steep) hike through local history on Mount Sanitas in Boulder In 1898, the American flag was first raised in Puerto Rico, shortly before Spain formally relinquished control of the island to the U.

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Taurus. Happy Birthday for Friday, Oct. 18, 2024: You are decisive, intelligent and intuitive. You are also a natural leader when you want to be. This is the last year of a nine-year cycle, which means it’s time to take inventory and let go of people, places and things from the past that have held you back. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ When it comes to financial matters or shopping for anything today, you will be careful, frugal and cautious.

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