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Confronting acquaintance about remarks

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Confronting acquaintance about remarks

Friday, May 12, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: A few years ago, a guy I went to college with said some really hurtful things about me and then blocked me on all social media platforms. Unfortunately, he’s a wellknown creative in my city, and his opinion carries weight among our peers. I’m a less popular creative.

Ringing in ear has no easy solutions

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Ringing in ear has no easy solutions

Friday, May 12, 2023

Dear Doctors: I am a woman in my 80s and have been in pretty good health. However, I now have ringing in my ears that drives me crazy. I’ve tried drugstore pills and drops and a sound machine as well, but nothing works. I am hoping you can explain this ordeal and offer suggestions for relief.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Thinking about giving the outside of your house a fresh paint job? The color of the paint you choose can have a big impact on how energy-efficient your home can be. Homes in warmer climates that choose lighter colors can increase their light reflective value (LRV).

Former flame makes things awkward with new guy

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Former flame makes things awkward with new guy

Thursday, May 11, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: Earlier this year, I met a guy I really liked. We talked a lot and went out once, but nothing really came of it. More specifically, I thought we liked each other a lot, but when I came back to town after spring break, he kind of iced me out.

Joe Biden’s age is a non-issue

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Joe Biden’s age is a non-issue

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Despite my own advanced age, I have relatively little to say about Joe Biden’s. If I were in his shoes, I’d accept the thanks of a grateful nation and step aside. Apparently, that puts me among the majority of Americans, 70% of whom in a recent NBC News poll said he shouldn’t run for reelection.

Employee questions building relationship with boss

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Employee questions building relationship with boss

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I work for a woman who is so tough. At first, I thought this was great. She has risen up the ranks in our company and is one of the only women at the top. She has broken so many records. But she is almost impossible to talk to. I have never seen even a glimmer of softness.

Treatment for BEB is use of botulinum toxin products

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Treatment for BEB is use of botulinum toxin products

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Dear Doctors: I’ve recently been diagnosed with benign essential blepharospasm. Would you please explain what this is? How serious is it? Does it spread? I know it’s not deadly, but I’ve read that it can be debilitating, and I’m a little concerned about my future.

The optimism of space exploration

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The optimism of space exploration

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

VERO BEACH, Fla. – I saw it lift into the dusky heavens, reaching upward in a stunning ballet of determination and grace, creeping across the sky in an orange streak, stretching toward Earth’s orbit.

Examining this moment of peril

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Examining this moment of peril

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

This was all completely predictable. The government is facing a massive fiscal crisis because House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is a lethal combination of excessive ambition and extreme weakness.

Take pictures even when its gloomy

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Take pictures even when its gloomy

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Ilike taking photos when I’m out of the country.Photographing things in Mexico is effortless. I’ll never understand the nuances of every festival or ritual, but I can enjoy the pageantry and the color and the incredible effort and artistry that goes in to creating so much beauty.