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The most important decision

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.
Making friends on the sidewalk

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

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

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. Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe introduced the Security and Oversight of International Landholdings (SOIL) Act this week to...
The Democrats’ filibuster scheme

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

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.
Parents won’t allow teen to access social media

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.
Struggles of anglers against moguls

Struggles of anglers against moguls

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Struggles of anglers against moguls

Thursday, September 15, 2022
When the going gets tough, the clever go fishing. Few pastimes connect a person to the natural world like standing in a freeflowing stream casting for smallmouth or trout. The distant noise of commerce and the clamor of politics fade to nothing.
Co-workers ignore employee’s graduation party

Co-workers ignore employee’s graduation party

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Co-workers ignore employee’s graduation party

Thursday, September 15, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: I invited my coworkers to my graduation party, and none of them showed up. Now I want to resign.My co-workers have never made me feel welcome in the 10 months that I've been with our company.When I first started, I admired how close all of my co-workers were with one another.