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Mother-in-law’s attitude makes relationship difficult

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Mother-in-law’s attitude makes relationship difficult

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I don't get along with my mother-in-law. She is too judgmental. Whenever I see her, she immediately picks something about me to criticize. It could be my outfit, especially if it's new and pretty, or my body — she notices every pound that I put on.

Cardiovascular disease often looks different in women’s cases than men

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Cardiovascular disease often looks different in women’s cases than men

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Dear Doctors: I'm a 38-year-old woman in good health. I kept getting a tight chest while running, so my doctor did some tests. He said my heart looked fine. But when I went for a second opinion, I was diagnosed with microvascular disease. I've never even heard of that before. What is it?

The most important decision

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The most important decision

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Over the last 31 years, I’ve taught about 2,000 students at George Washington University. My classes have focused on politics and journalism, but many students maintain that the most lasting lesson they learned from me had nothing to do with course work.

Making friends on the sidewalk

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Making friends on the sidewalk

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

I met Betty sitting outside on the sidewalk.She lives in the adjacent building. It is a place for older folks who need a lot of help and don't have a lot of money. Betty lost both legs, below the knee, at some point.

Beach goer wants to extend summer friendships

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Beach goer wants to extend summer friendships

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I made friends with a group of women this summer who were so kind. We have known each other for a while, but we bonded in a different way recently. Normally we only see one another during the summer in our beach community.

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

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

Saturday, September 17, 2022

30 YEARS AGOCitizens committee members studying capitol improvement options at the invitation of Clinton Public Schools met three times in a week and were scheduled to meet again with Oklahoma City architect Paul Meyer. They were shown listening to a presentation by Nance Principal Lynda Richert.

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Who is really buying the land?

Saturday, September 17, 2022

In response to concerns about the large number of rural land purchases by foreign entities since voters legalized medical marijuana in the state, Oklahoma’s U.S.

The Democrats’ filibuster scheme

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The Democrats’ filibuster scheme

Friday, September 16, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in a pre-taped interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” last weekend. As is often the case with her interviews, Harris said a few awkward, illinformed or downright odd things.For example, she claimed that the U.S.-Mexico border is “secure.

Wildfire smoke is dangerous to anyone, especially those with lung conditions

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Wildfire smoke is dangerous to anyone, especially those with lung conditions

Friday, September 16, 2022

Dear Doctors: I got sick with COVID-19 this summer — racing heart, heavy lungs, the whole bit. I was just getting back to normal when our part of Washington got hit hard with smoke from wildfires. It seems like it's making my COVID-19 symptoms come back. How can I stay safe while this is going on?

Parents won’t allow teen to access social media

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Parents won’t allow teen to access social media

Friday, September 16, 2022

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm going into high school now, and my parents still won't let me have my own social media account: no TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram. They think it's bad for me and unsafe.