Bad Jokes

My Uncle Andy recently turned 90, and it was hard to imagine what a guy would like for his 90th birthday.At 90, getting a lot of new stuff doesn't sound very appealing.

“The battle is not over”

This battle is not over," President Biden vowed “ at South Carolina State University.He was not speaking about his Build Back Better bill, the $2 trillion spending measure that's been blocked by Sen.

Incorporate music in visits with Alzheimer’s patients

Dear Doctors: My uncle has Alzheimer's disease. He goes through these awful phases where he's agitated and afraid. We've noticed that music calms him down, especially when it's something from when he was young. Why would that be? Maybe music should be part of Alzheimer's therapy.

Logistics interfere with Christmas tradition

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm excited to visit my family this year for the holidays, especially since last year's quarantine prevented us from being together. My problem is that the only affordable flight I could get lands me at home on Christmas Day.

Christmas gift ideas from 1971

Christmas is a time to reflect and look forward to what the future holds.We thought it would be fun to look at what Clinton merchants were advertising as Christmas specials 50 years ago.In 1971, Whites Store was advertising a 16-inch portable color TV for $319, a 35-inch steel wagon for $8.

Son’s girlfriend stays in bed during visits

DEAR HARRIETTE: My son lives in a different state, and I do not get to see him very often. Usually about once a year, he will bring his girlfriend of five years to our house and spend a week with us.

DO JUST ONE THING

● Whatever type of blinds you invest in for your windows – bamboo, wooden, cellular, roman or roller style – they can help to improve energy efficiency in your home. If you live in a cool climate, blinds should be left open in the winter when it's sunny to help bring heat inside the home.

Hispanic voters resemble other migrants

Martinez is the new Martinelli. That's another way of making a critical political point: Hispanic voters increasingly resemble other immigrant groups, like Italians.Yes, Hispanic voters still tend to favor Democrats – at least outside of Florida – but those margins are clearly shrinking.

Parasitic tapeworms cause unusual neurological symptoms

Dear Doctors: There was a story in the news recently about a man who had a tapeworm living in his brain. Our two teenage boys also saw it and are now obsessed. They're grossed out and fascinated, and they are asking lots of questions. An explanation would be welcome.

Girlfriend’s lunch delivery embarrasses employee

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm embarrassed by my girlfriend insisting on bringing my lunch to me at work. I know that she means well, but it's really not necessary, and my co-workers tease me about it. Would it be rude if I asked her to stop?