Stringing Christmas lights

I walk around my neighborhood later in the evening these days, mostly so I can see the lights.There are some impressive houses just a mile or so away, and I walk down the sidewalks and see what has appeared on the lawns and in the windows now, right before Christmas.Some of the houses clearly had...

Media histrionics vs. reality

Only last week, we learned that one Donald J. Trump was, in effect, the Typhoid Mary of the COVID-19 epidemic during the 2020 campaign.

Ketosis, ketoacidosis sound similar, but not the same thing

Dear Doctors: I mentioned to a friend that I'm starting a low-carb diet that puts your body into ketosis. She said not to because ketosis is one of the dangerous complications that can happen to people with diabetes. Is that right?

Both happy and proud

Two weeks ago, the Clinton Red Tornadoes earned our school’s 17th state football championship!It culminated an exciting season of commitment, determination, talent, teamwork, excellent coach ing and a winning football tradition at Clinton High School.I was in the fifth grade at Nance Elementary...

Youth and politics

The death of former Sen. Bob Dole at age 98 – a full quarter-century after he was the unsuccessful Republican presidential nominee – inevitably raises questions about age and politics.

Would-be mentor wishes friend would listen

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been a business owner for more than 10 years. Growing my business from the ground up has taught me a lot, and I love sharing tips and tricks with anyone who's willing to listen. A good friend of mine recently started a business as well.

DO JUST ONE THING

● You probably already have the necessary ingredients somewhere in your home to make your own inexpensive and highly effective laundry stain remover: All you need is hydrogen peroxide and dish soap.

Don’t mess with electoral college

Over the years we have witnessed a reliable pattern develop in American politics: When the Left loses, instead of changing its arguments or its candidates it opts to change the rules.

PICS occurs after lengthy ICU stays

Dear Doctors: Our dad had Legionnaires' disease 16 years ago. He was on a ventilator for a month, and after that, he was always frail. We figured it was from being so sick, but I just read about something called ICU syndrome. It sounds like what happened to our dad.

Worker seeks new job with similar structure

DEAR HARRIETTE: I joined the workforce during the pandemic, so I've always worked remotely. After one year at my current company, I'm ready to move on to a different job. I do not want to give up the freedom that working remotely has given me.