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Working parent overwhelmed by responsibilities

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Working parent overwhelmed by responsibilities

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: Juggling work commitments and the responsibilities of caring for a child can be an immense challenge. On one hand, I have professional obligations that require my time, energy and focus.

A new life ahead for Felix

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A new life ahead for Felix

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Last night was surprisingly calm, all things considered.I told my husband, Peter, that he should not plan to get a good night's sleep. I told him this because Peter has never had a cat, and yesterday, we adopted one.

In-laws’ expectations cause friction in home

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In-laws’ expectations cause friction in home

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am married and have been living with my in-laws for the past few months. Living with them has brought a unique set of challenges, as it involves merging two different households and navigating different dynamics.

Time to grow spines for what’s right

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Time to grow spines for what’s right

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The United States Congress is facing a critical crossroads. On a bipartisan vote of 70 to 29, the Senate has passed a vital foreign aid package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel.

Exercise can lead to flare up of long COVID

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Exercise can lead to flare up of long COVID

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. We're continuing with mail from readers living with long COVID, and for whom recent research is offering some insights.

Toddler mom wants advice for raising good kids

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Toddler mom wants advice for raising good kids

Saturday, February 17, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been feeling uneasy for quite some time now. I am the mother of an almost-4-year-old little girl. Toddlers grow up at the speed of light, as they say.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, February 17, 2024

• Clinton Rotary Club hosted the Agricultural Conference in the Clinton Senior Citizens Building. All 11 scheduled speakers were specialists in their topic areas. Jess Stratton, of Midwest Farmers Inc., would serve as the moderator. Speakers included G.W “Dub” Lowry Jr., David Stratton, Denver W.

Of service and celebration in regard to grace, charity

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Of service and celebration in regard to grace, charity

Saturday, February 17, 2024

It's near-impossible to walk the streets of Manhattan — or any other major American city — without running into a woman on the sidewalk begging for money. She may have a sign that she is a mother, explaining how many children she has. She may have a child or two right there with her.

Canterbury goes disco for chic brand of pilgrims

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Canterbury goes disco for chic brand of pilgrims

Saturday, February 17, 2024

The Gothic Revival sanctuary of the former Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion was a strange edifice to house a dance club, but that's what happened in the early 1980s with the infamous Limelight club in New York City.

Tax reform to aid all Oklahomans

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Tax reform to aid all Oklahomans

Saturday, February 17, 2024

The legislative session kicked off Feb. 5 with the governor’s annual State of the State address. In it, he called on the Legislature to work with him to make Oklahoma a state where it’s easiest to start and grow a business. We’ve already made great strides in the past few years toward this goal.