Mother of nine faces financial uncertainty

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a housewife and mother of nine children, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Yesterday, my husband told me he wants a divorce. He says he no longer loves me and believes we should part ways. I have to face the reality of supporting our large family on my own.

Who enabled Biden? A case study

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

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

• 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.

Group frustrated by friend’s boyfriend

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

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?

Wife questions fairness in gift-giving

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

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

Democrats rallying cry “Save the House!” are increasingly likely to happen as they confront the fallout from Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance.Here’s the reality: Biden shows no signs of withdrawing from the presidential race against Donald Trump, but his chances of winning in November are...

A wonderful vacation with our cat

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.