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Dear Reena: I’m tired of replacing the numerous plug-in air fresheners around my home, and it is also becoming expensive. Do you have a recipe for homemade air fresheners? Ruth Here is a very simple air freshener that you can make yourself.

BIRTHDAY SATURDAY: The more friends and family members try to point you in a certain direction over the coming 12 months the more you will rebel, and quite right too.

Dear Dr. Roach: I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

REVIEW What: I’m Doing This For You Where: Intrepid Theatre Club When: Continues on Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

The bad news — apparently, these days we’re talking more and listening less . A typical Psychology Today article says only 10 per cent of people listen effectively. The writer blames technology, the distraction of smartphones and so forth.

BIRTHDAY FRIDAY: Take time out on your birthday to look back over the past 12 months and identify the highlights, then vow to build on the many good things you have accomplished.

BIRTHDAY THURSDAY: Passions will run high over the coming 12 months and there will be times when you wish you could leave all the chaos and confusion behind. But you can't and nor should you want to. Out of that chaos will come something incredible.

Dear Tony: We are at war with our strata council. Since we became owners in 2015, they have continued to harass us over a parking debacle. We obtained a form B information certificate and were advised we were allocated two parking spaces.

Dear Helen: I am late in planting my container flowers this spring. I’m wondering how to increase moisture retention in the soil of my hanging baskets and patio pots. In the past, I have used a commercial planting mix. M.H.

BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY: There is no reason why you should keep your views to yourself - and every reason why you should make sure those around you know what you think about the big issues.