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Who enabled Biden? A case study

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Who enabled Biden? A case study

Friday, July 12, 2024

On June 4, the Wall Street Journal published a story headlined, “Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping.

Dems must nominate a new candidate

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Dems must nominate a new candidate

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Toward the end of last week’s Biden vs. Trump debate on CNN, I got up from the TV and posted this message on Facebook: “It’s a catastrophe. The Democratic Party has to do something. Biden is coming across as weak, indecisive and even older than he is. Trump’s a madman and a world-class liar.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, July 11, 2024

• Yes, you should be washing your dog’s water and food bowl every day. Just like your own dishes, a dirty bowl can be a breeding ground for illness-causing microbes. So use very hot, soapy water and scrub with a sponge to get the bowl clean.

Group frustrated by friend’s boyfriend

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Group frustrated by friend’s boyfriend

Thursday, July 11, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a close group of six friends. “Jane” has always been tight on money, and we’ve often covered her expenses without much fuss, since the other five chip in.Whether it’s going to movies, restaurants or clubs, it’s been fine.

Super-agers retain cognition through lifestyle

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Super-agers retain cognition through lifestyle

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Dear Doctors: I keep hearing the term “super-ager,” but the meaning isn’t clear. I’ve heard it used about older adults who stay physically healthy, who live to be 100 or who have a good memory. Is there a definition? Is someone a super-ager because of lifestyle or genetics?

Wife questions fairness in gift-giving

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Wife questions fairness in gift-giving

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is upset with me for not buying him the shoes he wanted. Last Mother’s Day, he got me a $20 salad bowl. Normally, I’d appreciate any gift, but then I saw what he bought for his mom, sister and cousin: The items ranged from $450 to $500 and were thoughtfully chosen.

Michigan takes keys for November

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Michigan takes keys for November

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Move over, Pennsylvania. This is a keystone state, too. Pennsylvania lays its claim for Keystone State status for purely geographical reasons.

The House is the last firewall

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The House is the last firewall

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Democrats rallying cry “Save the House!” are increasingly likely to happen as they confront the fallout from Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance.

A wonderful vacation with our cat

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A wonderful vacation with our cat

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

O ur cat, Felix, traveled up north with us for the first time, to visit my parents and their cat, Katie. I was worried Felix might not like the long drive.

Questioning boyfriend’s financial gaslighting

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Questioning boyfriend’s financial gaslighting

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: Every chance he gets, my boyfriend says, “I don’t have any money.” He works in the fitness community, whereas I am employed in a corporate setting; I earn significantly more than him, but he has a more robust savings account.