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• Have you ever thought about how unclean the inside of your car really is? Many of us rarely clean the interior thoroughly, even though our car is a second home.

Reader struggles to make friends in new city

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been looking for a fresh start for a few years.I didn’t know exactly what I needed to change, but I felt disappointment when I’d reflect on my life. One day, I decided to change my location on LinkedIn and began getting some great job offers.

Friend asks for job recommendation

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work in a supporting role in the entertainment industry. With the work I do and the reputation my company has in this industry, I have met a lot of celebrities and high-profile individuals.

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• When storing leftovers in the refrigerator, it’s imperative to cover the food to keep it fresh. But did you know covering your food also helps save energy? The compressor inside your refrigerator is what keeps the air inside cool.

Sprained ankles need more time to heal

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time to heal. What happens if I go back too soon?

Sibling wants to stay out of brother’s woes

DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother and his wife are separated, and things have gotten messy. Because it seems that they have come to a standstill, now his wife’s family has started reaching out to extended family members – including me – to encourage us to try to get them back together.

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• Lots of retailers now have convenient recycling bins for plastic shopping bags to be recycled. What many people don’t realize is this: You don’t have to bring back the specific retailer’s bags to recycle; you can bring back any store’s bags and deposit them in the bins.

Wife does not want to have children

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband wants to have a baby; I do not. Now, you’re probably thinking that we should’ve discussed this before we got married, but I don’t think either of us had a hard stance on the subject back then.

Alopecia areata triggered by immune response

Dear Doctors: I am a healthy 23-year-old woman. I started noticing extra hairs in my brush, and then my mom found two bald spots on the back of my head. I did a telehealth appointment and they said it’s alopecia areata. What is that? Does the hair ever grow back? Will it happen again?

Sister’s fender bender raises insurance

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister “Ruth” and I were both supposed to help a friend settle into her new home, but Ruth backed out after getting a lastminute invite to brunch. Our plans to help our friend had been scheduled long in advance.