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Default babysitter wants a break at reunion

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Default babysitter wants a break at reunion

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: As the eldest in my family, I’ve unintentionally become the default babysitter for my grandchildren, great-nieces, nephews and other younger family members during gatherings. This shift has made family reunions less enjoyable, as I anticipate being on constant babysitting duty.

Good news yet in a bad mood

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Good news yet in a bad mood

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

As the new year dawns, the American economy is in good shape. But the public is in a bad mood. That contradiction dominates our political life, and how voters untangle their feelings over the next 10 months could well decide the election in November.The only real certainty is uncertainty.

Are we making progress in life?

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Are we making progress in life?

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

According to Winston Churchill, “Perfection is the enemy of progress,” It’s the time of year when we try to do too much, change too quickly. Already expectations are lowering, and reality is setting in.

Wife doesn’t include spouse during family trip

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Wife doesn’t include spouse during family trip

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: During a family trip with my in-laws this holiday season, everyone gathered, including my wife and her sister, brother-in-law and nephew. I’ve never been close to my wife’s family. They’ve made jokes insinuating that I’m snobbish due to our differing backgrounds.

Physical activity can increase antibodies

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Physical activity can increase antibodies

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to the monthly letters column. We hope your holiday season and celebrations were both fruitful and satisfying.As a new year begins, it can bring stress from the end of the year and pressure to start the new one on the right foot.

Woman talks badly about friend new to the area

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Woman talks badly about friend new to the area

Saturday, January 13, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I find myself in a difficult situation with a close friend I met when I moved to Minneapolis for my job two years ago. I need your advice on how to navigate this matter as I have only made a few friends in Minnesota, and I don’t want to lose one.

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, January 13, 2024

• Shirts to be sold in commemoration of Martin Luther King Day were displayed by members of the Clinton High School Multicultural Club. Shown were members April Rivers, Toke Randle, Yolanda Trevino, Jennifer Cardenas and Camille Atkinson.

Remembering a special leader and friend, Emily DeArdo

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Remembering a special leader and friend, Emily DeArdo

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Last week, a young woman who never thought she would make it to 40 years old, died at the age of 41. Her message to the world was about remembering that we are all mortal — and she meant it in an encouraging way. Use your time well and give thanks.

Fiducia Supplicans fights resemble other church conflicts

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Fiducia Supplicans fights resemble other church conflicts

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Bishop Martin Mtumbuka pulled no punches when passing judgment on the Vatican's declaration that Catholic clergy could bless couples living in 'irregular relationships,' such as same-sex unions.This 'looks to us like a heresy, it reads like a heresy, and it affects heresy,' he said.

Chance to better Oklahoma Promise

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Chance to better Oklahoma Promise

Saturday, January 13, 2024

This year, I’ve requested a bill that will broaden the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), better known as Oklahoma’s Promise, to include any child of an Oklahoma certified teacher that has taught at least 10 years and is a current fulltime employee at the time their child applies.