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March for life, so much more

Saturday, February 1, 2020

If I'm going to be completely honest, I cried a little as I listened to Donald Trump speak at the 47th March for Life, a massive annual pro-life rally in Washington, D.C. The tears were caused by a combination of things, including lack of sleep, I'm sure.

Uncle Sam knows how much tax I owe before I fill out forms

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Uncle Sam knows how much tax I owe before I fill out forms

Saturday, February 1, 2020

THE VILLAGE IDIOT Sometimes, I wonder how they pay their taxes in different countries. In Russia, two big burly guys probably knock on your door and say, "Give to us all the money you haven't hidden yet.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Dear Editor, George Orwell comes to Clinton! At City Hall, we now have a portable camera that “tells” if we have current insurance on our vehicles or not. This was to solve the problem of us having a higher than average rate of uninsured motorists.

Restricted diet makes dinner parties awkward to attend

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Restricted diet makes dinner parties awkward to attend

Friday, January 31, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I have multiple chronic health conditions. Because my symptoms are worsened by a lot of foods, I’m on a highly restricted diet. If I stay on it, I feel as well as possible. (I never feel entirely well.

Treating toenail fungus effectively takes time

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Treating toenail fungus effectively takes time

Friday, January 31, 2020

Dear Doctor: I had toenail fungus two years ago, and my doctor prescribed Lamisil. It took a long time, but it worked. Now the fungus, which is so ugly, is back again. Why is it so hard to get rid of, and are there any new treatments available?

Mom dislikes daughter’s TV choice

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Mom dislikes daughter’s TV choice

Friday, January 31, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: My teenage daughter has started watching a TV series called “Sex Education” that I find somewhat disturbing, but I realize that it is useless to forbid her from watching it.

Immigrant’s family expects too much

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Immigrant’s family expects too much

Thursday, January 30, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am an immigrant, and I have lived in this country for more than 20 years; in fact, I am now an American citizen. My problem is that as much as I want to visit my family in my home country, it is so expensive that I can go only every few years.

Hostility from sister slows aunt’s efforts to help niece

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Hostility from sister slows aunt’s efforts to help niece

Thursday, January 30, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I’m unsure about how to proceed with my niece. She is struggling with child-rearing and debt. Twenty-five years ago, when she was 16, my sister “Nan” and her husband threw her out on the street. I took her in for two years.

Hearing aid use can reduce risk of cognitive decline

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Hearing aid use can reduce risk of cognitive decline

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Dear Doctor: Our grandfather won’t use his hearing aid because he doesn’t like how it makes things sound. However, I recently read that using a hearing aid reduces the risk of dementia. How can we get him to use one? Dear Reader: Your grandfather isn’t alone in his reluctance to use a hearing aid.

In his fiancee’s eyes, man’s secret life online is cheating

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In his fiancee’s eyes, man’s secret life online is cheating

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

DEAR ABBY: After a long relationship, “Eric” and I plan on getting married very soon. My problem is, Eric is secretive. He keeps his phone right next to him, and before he walks into the house, he sits in his car, clearing his history.