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Friends’ political apathy bothers reader

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Friends’ political apathy bothers reader

Thursday, March 19, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: Now that things are heating up in the race for the presidency, I am noticing that fewer and fewer of my friends are paying attention. Last year, this was all we seemed to talk about.

Will coronavirus expand mail-in voting?

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Will coronavirus expand mail-in voting?

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Thousands of Oklahoma voters are expected to head to the polls in less than a month for school board and special elections in almost every county in the state.

Words of wisdom impart lesson in self-respect

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Words of wisdom impart lesson in self-respect

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

0 EAR ABBY: I have carried a worn clipping of your “Definition of Maturity” with me for many years because it has been inspirational to me. I even gave a copy of it to my younger brother. Is it part of one of your publications?

Back pain could be helped with Alexander technique

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Back pain could be helped with Alexander technique

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Dear Doctor: I’ve had lower back pain for years, and nothing has helped. I’ve tried physical therapy, yoga and chiropractors, and I’ve even contemplated surgery. My sister suggests something called the Alexander technique. What do you think?

Ex’s family doesn’t need breakup details

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Ex’s family doesn’t need breakup details

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

EAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend, “Leslie,” who recently gave me some pretty shocking news. She found out that her boyfriend of four years has been cheating on her with another girl. Leslie told me about how she had her suspicions, but she wasn’t sure until a close friend of hers broke the news.

Well-meaning grandmother criticized for helping too much

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Well-meaning grandmother criticized for helping too much

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are not on the same page about helping with the grandkids. We moved here six years ago to be closer to my daughter, her husband and their two daughters. The older one is 9, and the younger is 6.

Tips for ‘sandwich generation’ to avoid caregiver burnout

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Tips for ‘sandwich generation’ to avoid caregiver burnout

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Dear Doctor: I’m worried about my best friend. She seems overwhelmed taking care of her elderly parents as well as her own family, but she won’t admit it. How do I know if she’s in trouble?

Friend’s boyfriend has body odor

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Friend’s boyfriend has body odor

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my friends told me about this guy that she has been dating for a while. She really likes his company and how much of a gentleman he is. The only downside is that he smells. I asked if he had any religious restrictions to washing, and she said he doesn’t.

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Trying to keep coronavirus in perspective

Saturday, March 14, 2020

The coronavirus went from China, Italy and the state of Washington to something that put Oklahoma in the world headlines on Wednesday. Shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Byron York

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There are reasons Joe Biden will never be president

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Joe Biden was sworn into the United States Senate on Jan. 3, 1973. He remained in the Senate until Jan. 15, 2009 - a span of 36 years. If history is any guide, that alone is a disqualifier in Biden’s quest for the White House. What does 36 years in the Senate say about a politician?