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Friends’ messy home stresses out houseguest

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Friends’ messy home stresses out houseguest

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve received an invitation to stay at a friend’s house over the holidays, but I feel uncomfortable about the living conditions. Their place tends to be messy, and I’m unsure how to handle this situation without offending them.

Why free speech matters these days

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Why free speech matters these days

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Clark Kerr, who was fired as president of the University of California in 1967 for defending free speech on campus, had a good answer for his critics. “The University is not engaged in making ideas safe for students,” he liked to say.

Grip strength important for assessing health

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Grip strength important for assessing health

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of health. I have never heard of this.

Entrepreneur husband’s schedule causes friction

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Entrepreneur husband’s schedule causes friction

Saturday, December 16, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is an entrepreneur. Over the past five years or so, his company has really taken off, and I couldn’t be happier for him.Although his professional life is thriving, he rarely has any spare time, and taking a vacation has been off the table for the past year.

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, December 16, 2023

30 YEARS AGO• The eighth-grade Lady Whirlwinds won the championship of the CMS Basketball Tournament with a 38-26 win over Elk City.Team members posing with their trophy included Jenny Barnette, Shawna Stidham, Jeretta Stehr, Stacy Crawford, Rachel Thomas, Kari Mosburg, Julie Rose, Chermaine Kemp,...

It is time to remember, remember, the joy of December

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It is time to remember, remember, the joy of December

Saturday, December 16, 2023

It was once said, 'Christian, remember your dignity.' Pope Leo I, or Pope Leo the Great, as he's also known, ruled in the mid-fifth century, but his words have plenty to teach us in our current moment.

Norman Lear: An unorthodox seeker over his many years

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Norman Lear: An unorthodox seeker over his many years

Saturday, December 16, 2023

E arly in the premiere episode of Norman Lear's sitcom 'Sunday Dinner,' the beautiful environmentalist T.T. Fagori raised her eyes to heaven and, with a sigh, entered a spiritual minefield.'Chief?' she asked God.

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Service makes all the difference

Saturday, December 16, 2023

One of the many advantages of living in a small town is service, especially in Clinton.Many people want to bellyache about what this town does not have in comparison to others.

Lifestyle changes helps fight sleep inertia

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Lifestyle changes helps fight sleep inertia

Friday, December 15, 2023

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I recently heard on social media about something called sleep inertia. It came up in a conversation about how to get a better night’s sleep.Is this real, or was it invented?

Friend wants to retract missent text message

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Friend wants to retract missent text message

Friday, December 15, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I sent the wrong text to a gym buddy, and now I am sure that she thinks I like her more than I do. I met a really nice girl at the gym, and although we have not gone on a formal date, we have grabbed a bite to eat together after working out.