Stereotypes about dog breeds

Scientists at the International Association of Human Behavior say that not all Swedes are taciturn, Italians are not universally excitable, and not every Frenchman looks down his nose at you.If such an organization existed (I made it up), few of us would consider such a pronouncement newsworthy.

Friend’s decision to have baby irks reader

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend had a baby with someone who clearly expressed that he did not want to have children. My friend went ahead with the pregnancy anyway, and now her partner is absent in the child's life, leaving her to care for the baby on her own.

Peripheral neuropathy develops with other conditions

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I would like to know more about peripheral neuropathy. It seems like it's pretty common, especially as you start getting older, but you never hear much about it. Why does someone get peripheral neuropathy? Are there drugs or treatments that can cure it?

What the Athenians knew

In the evening, from the rooftops, the Acropolis shimmers in the failing light. It was, to be sure, once a place of worship.

‘Belt and Suspenders’ lesson from dad

It's time to be thinking about Father's Day — even if all we do is think about it.The woman who suggested Father's Day in 1909 was named Sonora Smart Dodd. She was raised, along with her five siblings, by her father after her mother died in childbirth.

Limited dating options when picky

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have never had a significant other in my life, and I am starting to feel behind because it seems everyone around me is in a relationship.

Compromise makes a comeback

After negotiating a deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid a catastrophic default on America's debt, President Biden observed: 'Now, this agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want. That's the responsibility of governing.

Responsible spending important

Being fiscally responsible is important at every level of government and it’s no wonder there is high scrutiny of how taxpayers’ money is being spent. It’s their money.At the local level the word “millions” gives enough reason for Clintonites to take pause.

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

30 YEARS AGO● Architect Don Beck met with members of the Clinton Library Board to go over suggested plans for remodeling of the existing building at 721 Frisco and the 3,000-square foot addition to the east.

Friend worried about older woman’s high heels

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have an older friend who is trying too hard to stay young. I have noticed that she wears stilettos when she goes out to events.That could be fine, except I have seen her hobbling around, nearly falling down on more than one occasion.