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Family member’s vacation request feels odd

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Family member’s vacation request feels odd

Friday, April 21, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: A family member of mine, whom I have not spoken to since we had a falling out in 2021, has recently asked to come spend a weekend with me in my new home.

Weighing forgiveness among leaders

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Weighing forgiveness among leaders

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Acommutation of a socialist convicted of sedition. A pardon of a president criticized for traducing the Constitution. A former president indicted on 34 counts and facing multiple additional court battles.Can any of these elements be connected, and would the country be better off if they were?

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Alot of vintage and antique glassware has the potential to be high in lead content. If you suspect your glassware might have lead, there are steps you can take to minimize the risk.

Employee’s photo background causes discomfort

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Employee’s photo background causes discomfort

Thursday, April 20, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a manager of a small remote team. One of my new team members calls into meetings from her bedroom, with a large framed photo of herself prominently displayed in the background. I have a concern about this and am unsure how to proceed.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma considered very treatable

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma considered very treatable

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Dear Doctors: My grandfather is 72 years old and has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. I would like to know more about this type of cancer and what kind of treatment may be involved.

Student struggles with writing assignment

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Student struggles with writing assignment

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a first-year undergrad student, and I’m lucky to have lived a relatively privileged life with little difficulty or challenge. For one of my elective courses, we are required to write a story about a hardship we have had to overcome and share it with the class.

State senator hopeful of bill passage

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State senator hopeful of bill passage

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

We’ve now made it through another deadline and have completed hearing House bills in committee.As chair of the Public Safety Committee, the members and I have reviewed many bills over the past few weeks.In addition, budget talks and education negotiations are ongoing.I anticipate that education, as...

Jorge and his 3,002 painted suns

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Jorge and his 3,002 painted suns

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Our landlord, Jorge, loves his suns. I am sure he loves his son, Jorge Jr., as well, but I am talking about the other kind of sun.This is why there are nearly 3,000 smiling sun faces decorating the hotel where we stay when we are in Mexico.

Husband refuses to act kindly to spouse

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Husband refuses to act kindly to spouse

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I decided to give my husband a second chance after he and I went through a bad patch. I prayed on it and realized that I would rather recommit to him than whatever the alternative may be. The thing is, he hasn’t done the same.

Balancing inclusion and fairness

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Balancing inclusion and fairness

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Sound public policy depends on a careful calibration of competing interests, a weighing of values and variables.