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Husband upset by partner’s sensual dream

Husband upset by partner’s sensual dream

Husband upset by partner’s sensual dream

DEAR HARRIETTE: From out of nowhere, I had a dream that was extremely provocative. Next thing you know, I was having a spontaneous orgasm, even though nobody touched me — including myself. It was amazing and highly unusual. Nothing like that has ever happened to me.
Freezing eggs is one way to preserve fertility after cancer treatment, chemo

Freezing eggs is one way to preserve fertility after cancer treatment, chemo

Freezing eggs is one way to preserve fertility after cancer treatment, chemo

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: My sister was diagnosed with cancer, and her doctors say she should consider freezing her eggs. It's not definite that the treatment will affect her ability to get pregnant, but it's a real possibility. I don't know how freezing one's eggs works. Can you explain?
Social media addict must learn to put down phone

Social media addict must learn to put down phone

Social media addict must learn to put down phone

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have become so used to having the internet at my fingertips that I sometimes find myself mindlessly scrolling social media for hours, regardless of how I'm feeling. It's a never-ending cycle; as soon as I put my phone down, I quickly pick it back up again.

TODAY IN HISTORY

1547, King Henry VIII of England died and was succeeded by his 9-year-old son, Edward VI.In 1871, France surrendered to Germany, ending the Franco- Prussian War.
40 YEARS AGO

40 YEARS AGO

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

30 YEARS AGOSisters of the Beta Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in the business offices of McDonald’s with Mary Lou Phillips and Karen Wilson serving as hostesses. President Lisa Dautenhahn demonstrated CPR and a test was given to those who wanted to be certified in CPR.

Another milestone at the hospital

It is difficult to believe that Wednesday will mark a full month since our hospital was closed.On Dec. 30, it was announced the Clinton hospital would be temporarily closing starting the next day – which is exactly what happened.Since that time, the City has been working closely with Carrus Health,...
The haunting final sermon of Cardinal Pell

The haunting final sermon of Cardinal Pell

The haunting final sermon of Cardinal Pell

Cardinal George Pell had no way to know, as he rose to preach during a spiritual retreat in southern Italy, that this was his last sermon — opening with the biblical cry, 'Repent, because the Kingdom of God is near.'Catholics should stay focused on truths proclaimed during the reigns of St. John...

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as 'unjust,' saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.'Being homosexual isn't a crime,' Francis said during an...
The never-ending war on Kavanaugh

The never-ending war on Kavanaugh

The never-ending war on Kavanaugh

Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court more than four years ago, on Oct. 6, 2018.His oath followed perhaps the ugliest Supreme Court Senate confirmation process in history – and that, given the previous examples of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas, is saying something.
Study links stress to onset of irritable bowels

Study links stress to onset of irritable bowels

Study links stress to onset of irritable bowels

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS.