Columns & Opinions

Alarm goes out: Trump could win

In the past few days, we've seen a number of political analysts come to a momentous conclusion. Actually, two momentous conclusions. The first is that it is unlikely anyone can catch former President Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Misogynist son makes home life uncomfortable

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son has moved back into my home after getting a divorce from his wife of one year. He is 25 years old, and I feel his marriage failed due to his misogynistic comments.

Low blood pressure can have negative health impact

Dear Doctors: I'm a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I'm prone, I wake up. I don't have any cardiac issues, and there's no pain. It's just a sudden funny feeling, then I'm out.
Disabilities Waitlist is shrinking

Disabilities Waitlist is shrinking

Disabilities Waitlist is shrinking

Iwas encouraged by the latest report from the State Department of Human Services that the Developmental Disabilities Services Waitlist is on track to be eliminated by next summer.Last year, the Legislature appropriated a historic $32.5 million with the goal of shrinking the list to zero within the...
It’s never over in New Hampshire

It’s never over in New Hampshire

It’s never over in New Hampshire

WOODSTOCK, N.H. — It's over. Donald Trump is the inevitable Republican presidential nominee. No, it's not. Trump is too flawed — and lately too nutty — to be the Republicans' standard-bearer.It's over. Trump is whom the Republicans want. No, it's not.
Niece’s college-hopping worries relative

Niece’s college-hopping worries relative

Niece’s college-hopping worries relative

DEAR HARRIETTE: My niece is enrolled in her third college in three years, and I am nervous that she is wasting her time and money. She started off at a school in Texas playing soccer.
Third-party nightmare

Third-party nightmare

Third-party nightmare

Chris Sununu, the popular Republican governor of New Hampshire, says Donald Trump 'cannot mathematically win in November' of next year.
Painter learns new skill every day

Painter learns new skill every day

Painter learns new skill every day

Isee him painting every afternoon.Every day I take a walk and, when I am in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, my walk usually takes me through an old fabric mill that has been converted into gallery space. Most of the galleries sell the work of artists from Mexico City and beyond.
New mom wishes daughter looked more like her

New mom wishes daughter looked more like her

New mom wishes daughter looked more like her

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a brand-new mother. Recently, I've been receiving a lot of comments from friends and family about how much my infant daughter looks like her father. I'm sure these comments are meant to be a harmless observation, but I find them annoying and a bit hurtful.