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Holiday spending nixes January vacation plans

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Holiday spending nixes January vacation plans

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend invited me to go on a trip with him next month. I spent most of my extra money on holiday gifts and travel. I cannot afford to spend extra money on a trip before I recoup some of my expenditures from Christmas.

The small things make life better over time

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The small things make life better over time

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

A new year is coming, and I am focusing on the small stuff.It is popular to make big, sweeping statements in a new year about the things that will change and be accomplished. I noticed a few years back that these grand announcements rarely had much effect.

Searching for a relationship requires patience

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Searching for a relationship requires patience

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been making the same dumb mistakes in relationships since I was a young woman. Now I am in my 30s, and it's getting old. I just can't seem to pick someone who will treat me right. It's not for lack of trying, either.

Donald Trump facing cancellation

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Donald Trump facing cancellation

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

“TRUMP IN TROUBLE”That’s the headline over a story reporting that in their latest poll, only 31% of Republicans want Donald Trump as their presidential nominee in 2024, while 61% prefer someone else. By 58 to 33, GOP voters favor Florida Gov.

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Celebrate Christmas everyday!

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Christmas is a wonderful time of year! It is extra special for those who choose to focus on its true meaning.Christmas is not about what you receive, but rather about showing your compassion toward others by giving.

Most don’t know how bad border crisis is

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Most don’t know how bad border crisis is

Friday, December 23, 2022

This week could mark the most consequential development on the U.S.-Mexico border since January 2021, when President Joe Biden essentially opened the nation’s doors to millions of illegal border crossers. Depending on how court fights turn out, Title 42, the Trump-era measure that allows the U.S.

Listeria bacteria causes serious foodborne illness

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Listeria bacteria causes serious foodborne illness

Friday, December 23, 2022

Dear Doctors: We had to throw away some sliced turkey from the deli because of a listeria recall. We had used some of it to make sandwiches, but fortunately no one in the family got sick. What is listeria? What happens when someone gets sick from it?

Employee wants to roll over her vacation time

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Employee wants to roll over her vacation time

Friday, December 23, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have lots of vacation time left that I cannot roll over. I only realized it the other day, and it's already almost the end of the year. I asked my boss if I can take time off right now, and she said it's the worst possible time because other people are already out of the office.

Best advice? Stay out of Russia

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Best advice? Stay out of Russia

Thursday, December 22, 2022

If there’s one clear lesson from the Brittney Griner/Paul Whelan controversy that’s keeping partisans in America’s culture wars all worked up, it’s this: Stay out of Russia. As my man Charles P.

DO JUST ONE THING

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DO JUST ONE THING

Thursday, December 22, 2022

It's a popular question worth revisiting: Is gift wrap recyclable? The answer is yes and no: It all depends on the type of wrapping paper you have.