New employee wants to stay friends after leaving job

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've had my current job for about three weeks. It isn't exactly my dream job, but I've enjoyed it so far. There’s a huge chance I'll be leaving soon for a new opportunity that just presented itself to me.

Sharing information with your physician helps with proper care

Dear Doctors: How do I tell my doctor that I have a problem with alcohol?I'm prescribed pain medicine, which I don't abuse. However, my alcohol consumption has increased, especially since my mom died last fall. I want to bring it up, but I am not sure how, or even if I should.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Pennsylvania.In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev held their first summit meeting, in Geneva, Switzerland.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGOTen years of service to the Soil Conservation Service through the Custer County Conservation District Board of Directors were recognized when local farmer-rancher Jack Carpenter was presented a certificate by fellow board member Roger Snider.

Teachings on sin changing? Irish priest disagrees

Terry MattinglyFor centuries, Irish Catholics have heard priests deliver sermons about sin, hell, repentance, grace and heaven.Times have changed, and an 80-year-old priest in County Kerry didn’t get the memo.“How will people know that God wants to forgive them if we don’t tell them?

Faith groups split over bill to protect same-sex marriage

(AP) – Among U.S. faith leaders and denominations, there are sharp differences over the bill advancing in the Senate that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.

A lot to be thankful for in Clinton

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating what we have instead of dwelling on the things we don’t.This Thanksgiving we challenge everyone in Clinton to take time and really analyze what we have to be thankful for.

Trump obsession clouds midterm analysis

Remember when the conventional wisdom was that abortion would be a huge issue in the midterm elections? Then the election came, and a lot of data pointed to the fact that yes, abortion did indeed play a big role. But now, the subject most people are talking about is ...

More research needed in new promising lupus CAR T-cell therapy

Dear Doctors: Our daughter is 24 years old. She struggled with her health for several years before finally being diagnosed with lupus. I'm reading as much as possible about this disease and have seen a study with a potential cure called CAR T-cell therapy. What is it, and how does it work?

Employee unexcited to travel to ex’s city for work

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am from Los Angeles. Last year, I was in a longdistance relationship with a man from New York City. I hadn't really been to New York before I started seeing him, but I visited three times last year just to spend time with him.