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DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, January 19, 2023

We’ve all done it: You drop someone off in front of a store so they can run and grab something quickly while you sit in the idling car.

Friend’s angry lecture resonating after dream

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Friend’s angry lecture resonating after dream

Thursday, January 19, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: In my dreams the other night, I remembered a troubling conversation I had with someone who used to be a dear friend years ago. This conversation marked the end of that friendship for a lot of reasons.She was so cold and mean when we spoke.

The folly of the criminal mind

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The folly of the criminal mind

Thursday, January 19, 2023

People who focus upon the motives of alleged killers like Bryan Kohberger, the Ph.D. candidate arrested for slaughtering four college students in Moscow, Idaho, are missing the point. Defective specimens like him don’t have motives that any sane person would recognize.

Exposing ‘truths’ about American myths

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Exposing ‘truths’ about American myths

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The half-dozen versions of the final report of the committee examining the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, aren’t the only books that are making waves in the first weeks of the new year.

Husband gets too drunk on New Year’s Eve

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Husband gets too drunk on New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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

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Long COVID remains a mystery to providers

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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

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Examining the price of pride

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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

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Imperfect things could still be of good use

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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

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Best friend doesn’t visit hospital after car accident

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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

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Woman wants new beau to drop her at her door

Saturday, January 14, 2023

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.