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The comfort of cows, security in herd

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The comfort of cows, security in herd

Thursday, January 25, 2024

When the weather gets really awful, as it normally does in January around here, I find myself yearning for the companionship of cows.

Complicated grief extends time to heal

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Complicated grief extends time to heal

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Dear Doctors: My mother and stepfather were married for 42 years when he passed away suddenly. That was a year ago, and she’s still struggling. I talked to my doctor about it, and he said it sounds like “complicated grief.” I’ve never heard of that.

Reader on health journey searches for accountability

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Reader on health journey searches for accountability

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: Embarking on a health journey in the new year, I’m feeling apprehensive about my lack of expertise in fitness and clean eating. Though I thrive with accountability, I’m embarrassed to ask friends and coworkers to support me.

While history's guardrails fall, future's stage set

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While history's guardrails fall, future's stage set

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

On the surface, Tuesday's New Hampshire primary looked as if it may be a struggle between the soaring Donald Trump and the aspiring Nikki Haley, with Gov.Ron DeSantis pulling out after a second-place finish in Iowa.But that's not what New Hampshire, or the campaign for the Republican nomination,...

Iowa showed some of Trump’s flaws

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Iowa showed some of Trump’s flaws

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The most important number coming out of the Iowa caucuses is 49. That's the percentage of Republicans who backed a candidate other than Donald Trump.All the headlines are trumpeting Trump's 'historic' triumph, and his stranglehold on the Republican base is unquestioned.

Still singing sweetly after all these years

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Still singing sweetly after all these years

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

My dad turned 90 this weekend, and we were all set to drive up north to celebrate his birthday.He’s a hard one to buy a present for.My dad does not need more things. He likes using the things he has until they are completely worn out.

Exes choose to live together after seperation

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Exes choose to live together after seperation

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My ex-girlfriend and I, ages 23 and 22 respectively, have made an unconventional decision to continue living together post-breakup for financial reasons.

Resolutions more achievable when specific

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Resolutions more achievable when specific

Saturday, January 20, 2024

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My husband teases me because I love making New Year’s resolutions, but I have trouble keeping them. Some on my list for 2024 – lose 10 pounds, start hitting the gym – have been with me since the 1990s!

Friend upset not to be maid of honor

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Friend upset not to be maid of honor

Saturday, January 20, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve invested a lot of effort in planning my close friend’s wedding and helping coordinate the engagement. However, despite this involvement, I recently discovered that I’m not her maid of honor.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time on this day in 1986.