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Dear Eric: I am one of many lonely adults struggling to make close friends. It’s never come easy for me, and it’s compounded by the fact that I’m an introvert who works from home part time with three small children, living far away from family. My husband is a great friend and support, but I’d love to have more female friends.

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Taurus. Happy Birthday for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024: You like harmony in your surroundings. You’re a good listener and an excellent counselor. You appreciate the finer things in life. This is a year of change, which will bring you increased personal freedom.

Today is Thursday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2024. There are 19 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 12, 2000, George W. Bush became president-elect as a divided U. S. Supreme Court reversed a state court recount decision in Florida’s tightly contested presidential election. Also on this date: In 1870, Joseph H.

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