Husband gets too drunk on New Year’s Eve

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband got stupid drunk on New Year's Eve, and his behavior was horrific. We were hanging out with close friends, thank God, but he truly showed his behind. I am completely embarrassed. He was cursing his head off and interrupting people when they talked.

Long COVID remains a mystery to providers

Dear Doctors: I had COVID-19, and now I've got long COVID. I have neuropathy and brain fog, and when I try to exercise, I get exhausted right away. My doctor said it just takes a while to get back on your feet, like after you've had the flu, but this feels different.

Examining the price of pride

Kevin McCarthy finally claimed the House speakership after 15 embarrassing ballots, but it was a hollow and hazardous victory. By caving to the demands of his own party’s hardliners, he obtained the title, but diminished its value.

Imperfect things could still be of good use

I almost threw away my old lace napkins.They have rust stains on them. In order to cover the stains, I threw them in a pot of green dye and boiled them. The dye was not a success.

Best friend doesn’t visit hospital after car accident

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was involved in a terrible car wreck early on the morning of New Year's Day. Almost all of my loved ones and close friends either visited me in the hospital or sent flowers. I was really hurt when my best friend didn't visit me in the hospital after my accident.

Woman wants new beau to drop her at her door

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been going out with a nice guy for a few weeks now. I live in Manhattan, and he lives in Queens. On several occasions, we have hung out late. The way I was taught, the man is supposed to make sure that the woman gets home safely.I know that's old-school, but that's who I am.

Rare autoimmune disorder targets skin in aging populations, causing damages

Dear Doctors: I am 75 years old, and two years ago, I was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid. I understand this is an autoimmune problem. I also understand that this is more common in older people. I would like to know more about it. I have been prescribed minocycline, which has been helping.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War.In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle met in Casablanca, Morocco.In 1952, the morning news program 'Today' debuted on NBC.

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

30 YEARS AGOStudents from Janice Berrong’s physical science class visited Alice Barton’s fourthgrade classroom to help the youngsters in setting up experiments demonstrating density.

God and guns often go together in U.S. history; here’s why

As a religion professor, I've come to know many students from other countries who identify as Christians. I realized they were puzzled at some of the things Americans often bundled into their faith – things these international Christians didn't consider relevant to their own religious identity.